Ureaplasma/Mycoplasma hominis culture
Alternate Names
086884 LC, Mycoplasma T-Strain Culture, Genital
SoftLab Order Code
UREAP
Epic Order Name
UREAPLASMA/MYCOPLASMA HOMINIS REF LAB 086884
Epic Order ID
LAB944
Tests Included
Culture; isolation and identification if culture results warrant
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Endocervical exudates or scrapings, urethral exudate, urine, endometrial washing or biopsy, fallopian tube, placenta, fetal part, semen; cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), respiratory sources from neonates
Collection Container
Vaginal/Urethral Specimens: Universal Transport Medium (UTM Swab)
NOTE: Acceptable tubes are the Copan Purple cap and Copan Red Cap. Do not submit red capped BABIO tubes. Red capped Babio tubes will be rejected.
Semen/Urine/Biopsy/Tissue/CSF: Sterile, leakproof container
Alternative Collection Container
Red Capped Cepheid UTM
Sterile container
Collecting Volume
One swab or 0.5 mls in a sterile container
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Babio Tube; Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate transport