Test ID: MGRP
Mycoplasma genitalium, Molecular Detection, PCR
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Cervix, urethra, urogenital, vaginal
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Dacron or rayon swab with aluminum or plastic shaft (does not need to be in transport media)
Acceptable: Swab in transport media: M5 (Supply T484), M4, or universal transport media
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions:
Vaginal: Collect specimen by swabbing back and forth over mucosa surface to maximize recovery of cells.
Urethra or Cervical: Collect specimen by inserting swab 1 to 3 cm and rotating 360 degrees.
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: Amniotic, pelvic, prostatic secretion, reproductive drainage, semen
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile container
Acceptable: Container with 3 mL of transport media: M5 (Supply T484), M4, or universal transport media
Specimen Volume: 1-2 mL
Specimen Type: Urine (kidney stones)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sources: Placenta, products of conception, genitourinary
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 5 mm
Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Wooden shaft, cotton swab |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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