Urogenital Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Species by PCR, for Genital, Rectal, Urine Samples
Test Mnemonic
URMPCR
CPT Codes
- 87798 - QTY (3)
- 87563 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma Source
- Ureaplasma parvum by PCR
- Ureaplasma urealyticum by PCR
- Mycoplasma hominis by PCR
- Mycoplasma genitalium by PCR
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Urine, random | Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL urine to UTM. Specimen source required. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Swab, genital | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Transfer genital swab to VTM. Specimen source required. | |
| One | Swab, rectal | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Transfer rectal swab to VTM. Specimen source required. | |
| 1 mL | Urine, random | Viral Transport Media | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL urine to VTM. Specimen source required. | |
| One | Swab, genital | Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL urine to UTM. Specimen source required. | |
| One | Swab, rectal | Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Frozen | Transfer 1 mL urine to UTM. Specimen source required. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Fri
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction |
Special Info
Specimen source required. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test detects and speciates Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Mycoplasma genitalium; consider ordering for cases of non-gonococcal urethritis. A negative (Not Detected) result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.