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Test Code MGEN Mycoplasma genitalium, Ribosomal RNA, Qualitative on Swab Specimens

Clinical Indications

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually-transmitted bacterium belonging to the class Mollicutes. It lives on the epithelial cells of the urinary and genital tracts of men and women. In high-risk populations it has a prevalence of 9% to 24% in men and 11% to 16% in women. M. genitalium infection can go unrecognized as either asymptomatic or have symptoms similar to other sexually transmitted diseases. M. genitalium is difficult to culture, the CDC recommends the use of NAATs for detection. M. genitalium has a macrolide resistance rate between 44-90%. Macrolide Resistance testing is not currently available at TUKHS, please see https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/mycoplasmagenitalium.htm for treatment guidelines

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: MGEN PCR SWAB Sunquest Order Code: MGEN Epic Px Code: LAB10914

Specimen Collection Type

Aptima Swab Collection Kit See Sexual Health PCR Collection Guide

Minimum Collection Volume

NA

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

NA

Interpretation

NA

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in any container other than the APTIMA collection kit Samples collected in ways that do not follow the instructions on the APTIMA collection kit

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 weeks

Specimen Stability

60 days room temp. or refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Batched

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Molecular Microbiology

CPT Code

87563

LOINC Code

100706-1

Test Alias

Mgen M. genitalium Mycoplasma genitalium swab

Additional Information / Notes

Please see https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/mycoplasmagenitalium.htm for treatment guidelines.