Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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 a separate dry swab must be collected, or at least 5mL urine received. Test cannot be performed on gel or charcoal swabs.

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 ). If PCR testing is required an additional separate dry swab must be collected

Alternate names:

genital, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, STD, STI

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

GMC or UMC for Mycoplasma culture; OPCR for M.genitalium

Specimen types:

Swab
Urine

Container types:

Genital swab kit + sterile pot
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft

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