Test Overview
Test Methodology

PCR

Test Usage

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Mycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, and neonatal respiratory sources.

Reference Range *

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

3 - 5 days

Soft Order Code
MYCOH
MiChart Code
Mycoplasma hominis Culture (Sendout)
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo MHRP (60756)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect swab specimen of cervix, urethra, or vagina using dacron or rayon swab with an aluminum or plastic shaft; do not use swab with calcium alginate tip or wooden shaft. Place swab in sterile tube or container or in M5 transport. M4, M4RT, M5, M6 or universal transport media is acceptable.
    Body and respiratory fluids must be submitted in a sterile cup. Refrigerate

    Normal Volume

    1 swab or 10 mL urine, 1 - 2 mL fluid

    Minimum Volume

    1 swab or 2 mL urine, 1-2 mL fluid

    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerate specimens
    Rejection Criteria
    Do not use swabs with cotton tip or wooden shaft as the resin in the wood and cotton is toxic to these organisms. Aerobic Swab with Amies media is not acceptable.
    Fluids submitted in a transport media
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    87798
    Fee Code
    21626
    LOINC
    15388-2
    NY State Approved
    No