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Test Code URPRP Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma

Useful For

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

 

This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

Reporting Name

Ureaplasma PCR, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen 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 unlikely.

 

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)

Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA), or sterile vial containing EDTA-derived aliquot

Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma 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 Ureaplasma 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 days

Specimen Retention Time

7 days

Performing 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
URPRP Ureaplasma PCR, P 69934-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
UPSRC Specimen Source 31208-2
44135 Ureaplasma urealyticum PCR, P 51988-4
44136 Ureaplasma parvum PCR, P 69933-0