Mycoplasma genitalium RNA, TMA

Message

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Test Code

MYCRNA

CPT Codes
87563

Includes

Mycoplasma genitalium, TMA

Preferred Specimen

1 Orange cap Aptima^(R) swab
or
5 mL Urine

Minimum Volume

3 mL Urine in sterile container

Other Acceptable Specimens

Aptima^(R) Unisex Swab

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature (Swabs), Refrigerated (Urine)

Specimen Stability

APTIMA^(R)Swabs
Room Temperature = 60 days
Refrigerated = 60 days
Frozen = unacceptable

Urine
Room Temperature = 24 hours
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = N/A

Methodology
Transcription-Mediated Amplification

Setup Schedule

Monday - Friday
MD

Report Available

1 - 3 days

Clinical Significance

If left untreated, M. gen infections can result in long-term health consequences which include cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and urethritis in men.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratory, LLC 2
308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, Ohio 45439

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