Mycoplasma genitalium, NAA, Urine
Order Name
M genital, UR
Test Number: 5195311
Revision Date 09/12/2023
Test Number: 5195311
Revision Date 09/12/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Mycoplasma genitalium, NAA, Urine
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Nucleic acid amplification (NAA) | 88226-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 30 mL (2 mL) | Urine (See Inst.) | APTIMA Urine Transport Tube | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen: First-void urine in Aptima® urine transport Volume: 2 mL of a 20 to 30 mL urine collection Container: Aptima® urine transport Collection: Urine specimen: The patient should not have urinated for at least one hour prior to specimen collection. Direct patient to provide a first-catch urine (approximately 20 to 30 mL of the initial urine stream) into a urine collection cup free of any preservatives. Collection of larger volumes of urine may result in specimen dilution that may reduce test sensitivity; lesser volumes may not adequately rinse organisms into the specimen. Female patients should not cleanse the labial area prior to providing the specimen. Add urine to the Aptima® Combo 2 urine collection device. The final volume must be between the two black lines on the device (about 2 mL). Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature or refrigerate (2°C to 30°C). StabilityRoom temperature 30 days (stability provided by manufacturer or literature reference) |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |||||||
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| Expected TAT | 3-4 days | ||||||
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 180025 | ||||||
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| CPT Code(s) | 87563 | ||||||
| Lab Section | Reference Lab | ||||||