Test Directory
Mycoplasma genitalium
Containers - Adult
Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
> 0.5 ml Urine (male) |
Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
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Volume Range
Vaginal swab in CT/NG medium (Female)
Additive per Container
Liquid included in container should be retained |
Containers - Child
|
Universal 20ml
|
Volume Range
As adult |
|
Abbott Orange Cap Tube 9K12-02
|
Volume Range
As adult
Additive per Container
as adult |
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone (Bacteriology): 0131 242 6021 OOH Bleep 2900
Transport arrangements
Transport as soon as practicable
Sample storage arrangements
Store at 4-6 oC
Special instructions for collection
Swab needs to be in CT / GC transport Medium.
DO NOT SEND GEL / CHARCOAL SWABS
How to request
Request form MUST be accompanied with request
Availability
9am 5pm, Monday - Friday
Anticipated turnaround
7 working days
What happens if the result is positive or abnormal
All positive samples are referred to Scottish STI reference laboratory for determination of antibiotic resistance by sequencing