Mycoplasma genitalium rRNA, TMA

Message
Submit 1 of the samples below: En Docervical or male urethral swab collected in an Aptima® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection KitVaginal or penile metal swab in Aptima® Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit. For females, a vaginal swab is the preferred specimen type due to higher clinical sensitivity for detecting M. genitalium than other specimen types3. Urine collected in an Aptima® Urine Collection Kit. Urine specimens in the primary collection container can be stored at 2 to 30 degrees Celsius for up to 24 hours before urine is transferred to the transport tube. If female urine or clinician-collected en Docervical swab specimens test negative, testing with a vaginal swab may be indicated, if M. genitalium infection is suspected.


Test Code
LAB12878 SSMGE


Alias/See Also
SSMGE


CPT Codes
87563

Includes
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Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 2.0 mL Urine1 Swab Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Swabs: Ambient: 60 DaysRefrigerated : 60 DaysFrozen: 90 Urine: Ambient: 30 DaysRefrigerated : 30 DaysFrozen: 90 Causes for Rejection: Transport tubes with 2 swabsTransport tubes with Non-APTIMA(R) swabs Swab transport tubes with no swabSwab submitted in non-APTIMA(R) transport container sUrine samples where fluid level is not between the black fill linesUrine submitted in non-APTIMA(R) transport container sPatients less than 15 years of age


Report Available
7-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170772



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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