UREAPLASMA PCR

Synonyms: Genital Mycoplasma; T-Mycoplasma
Computer Code: URPLD
Specimen Collection: Urine, Urethral Swab or Cervical Swab. Nasopharyngeal swab or other respiratory specimens on infants. Place swab in pink viral transport media.
Minimum Volume:
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain at room temperature.
Reference Values: Negative for ureaplasma spp., M. genitalium and M. hominis.
Lab Code: Microbiology
Requisition: MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req
Test Frequency: 1/week
Routine TAT: 7-10 days
Stat TAT: 3-4 days
CPT Code(s): 87801
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII