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HelpCatalog ID MHBRP Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood
Useful For
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from whole blood
This test is not intended for medicolegal use.
Shipping Instructions
Ship specimen refrigerated.
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 Metamycoplasma hominis DNA is unlikely.
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). Do not aliquot.
Collect 1.2 mL blood in Purple top tube. DO NOT OPEN TUBE - DO NOT SHARE TUBE WITH OTHER TESTING.
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
Specimen Type
Whole Blood EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
Reporting Name
Mycoplasma hominis PCR, BSecondary ID
65129Test 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
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MHBRP | Mycoplasma hominis PCR, B | 42621-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MBSRC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 44131 | Mycoplasma hominis PCR, B | 42621-3 |