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Test & Collection Guide

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Mycoplasma (Genital)

Ordering information:

Can be performed on urine and genital swabs.

Culture will detect M.hominis. For M.genitalium PCR is required.

Note: if Mycoplasma genitalium PCR is required an additional separate dry swab must be collected, or at least 5mL urine received.

In EMR, order urine or genital swab culture (select Mycoplasma species in "Suspected Pathogens" field or mention ?Mycoplasma in the "order comment" for culture, or specify M.genitalium PCR if required )

 

Alternate names:
genital kit, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, STD, STI
Laboratory:
Microbiology
Test Code:
GMC or UMC
Specimen types:
Swab
Urine
Container types:
Genital swab kit + sterile pot
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Genital swab kit + sterile pot
Collection Instructions:

Do not refrigerate specimen.

Transport at room temperature to the laboratory

 

Notes:

The transit of specimen from Angliss or Maroondah lab and out of working hour collection may cause the prolonged turnaround time

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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