Test Code Quest 91475 Mycoplasma genitalium rRNA, TMA
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: M. genitalium
Specimen Type
Endocervical, Urethral, Vaginal, Penile or Urine
Container
1 endocervical or male urethral swab collected in an Aptima ® Unisex Swab Specimen Collection Kit or
1 vaginal or penile meatal swab in Aptima ® Multitest Swab Specimen Collection Kit or
2 mL (2 mL minimum) male or female urine collected in an Aptima ® Urine Collection Kit
Urine must be transferred to an Aptima urine transport tube in accordance with the instructions in the urine collection kit package insert. After collection, urine specimens in the primary collection container can be stored at 2° C to 30° C for up to 24 hours before urine is transferred to the transport tube.
Reference Lab Link
Special Handling
See Reference Lab Link for detailed collection information