Ureaplasma species, molecular detection, PCR, plasma

Alphabetical Test listing

Ureaplasma species, molecular detection, PCR, plasma-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Ureaplasma PCR

Useful for:

Rapid, sensitive and specific iddentification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from plasma

Limitations:

This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

Specimen type:

EDTA plasma

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

The high sensitivity of amplification by PCR requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Ureaplasma DNA is not likely.

Spin within 24 hours of specimen collection
Transfer plasma to a Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma

Transport container:

Screw-capped polypropylene vial/tube, sterile (Mayo)

Alternate collection container:

Navy blue metal free vial/tube with EDTA

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (URPRP): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

Preauthorization:

This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.

CPT codes:

87798 x 2

Date created:

03/20/2017

Revised date:

03/24/2025

Review date:

03/24/2025