Test Directory
Mycoplasma genitalium or Ureaplasma spp
Containers - Adult
Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
> 0.5 ml Urine (for males only) |
Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
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Volume Range
Vaginal swab in Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea medium (for females)
Additive per Container
Liquid included in container should be retained |
Containers - Child
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Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
As adult |
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Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
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Volume Range
As adult
Additive per Container
as adult |
Laboratory Site
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Transport arrangements
Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection that is often asymptomatic. In a minority of people, it can cause dysuria, discharge, itch, pain and bleeding. Urogenital Ureaplasma colonisation or infection is usually asymptomatic there is no testing available.
Transport as soon as is practicable.
Sample storage arrangements
If delay in transporting, store in the fridge (4-6°C).
Special instructions for collection
High vaginal swabs – Send to RIE Molecular lab for M. genitalium PCR; must be swab in CT / GC Transport Medium (not VTM or charcoal/gel swab) - no other Mycoplasma spp/Ureaplasma spp testing is possible in Scotland, or at national reference laboratory, on genital samples.
Urine – Do not send for testing from females – not possible to test anywhere. Mycoplasma genitalium testing from male urines only by RIE Molecular lab.
Neonate respiratory samples – Send neat sample to UKHSA Colindale for M. hominis/Ureaplasma spp PCR
Sterile site fluids e.g. pelvic abscess fluid – Send neat sample to GOSH for 16S which will pick up Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma spp plus any other bacteria present. If Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma specifically sought ONLY in a sterile site fluid – discuss with UKHSA Colindale ref lab.
How to request
Via Trak ("Mycoplasma genitalium PCR"), or by request form.
Availability
Monday - Friday 0900-1700 (RIE)
Anticipated turnaround
Up to 7 working days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
All positive samples are referred to Scottish STI Reference Laboratory (based at the RIE) for determination of antibiotic resistance by sequencing.