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Order Name URBRP Ureaplasma species, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as Ureaplasma species PCR, WB MAYO

Secondary ID

65133

Useful For

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum from whole blood

 

This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

Reporting Name

Ureaplasma PCR, B

Specimen Type

Whole Blood 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 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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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