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HelpTest Code URBRP Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Useful For
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from whole blood
This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
Reporting Name
Ureaplasma PCR, BSpecimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Required
The high sensitivity of amplification by polymerase chain reaction requires the specimen to be processed in an environment in which contamination of the specimen by Ureaplasma DNA is not likely.
Container/Tube:
Preferred Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Send whole blood specimen in original tube (preferred
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Not applicable
Supportive Data
Validation included spiking studies for each Ureaplasma species. Spiking studies were carried out using 30 EDTA whole blood and plasma samples spiked with genomic DNA for Ureaplasma urealyticum and U parvum (as well as 10 naive specimens). Sensitivity and specificity were 100% for both targets.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87798 x 2
87999 (if appropriate for government payers)
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| URBRP | Ureaplasma PCR, B | 69934-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UBSRC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 44132 | Ureaplasma urealyticum PCR, B | 51988-4 |
| 44133 | Ureaplasma parvum PCR, B | 69933-0 |