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HelpTest Code MMGEN Mycoplasma genitalium, Transcription-Mediated Amplification, Post-Prostatic Massage Fluid/Urine or Peritoneal Fluids
Necessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Post-prostatic massage fluid/urine (VBIII)
Supplies: Aptima Urine Transport Tube (T582)
Container/Tube: Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube
Specimen Volume: 15 to 20 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Patient should not have urinated for at least 1 hour prior to specimen collection.
2. Patient should void a small amount of urine prior to prostatic massage. Pre-massage urine can be discarded.
3. Patient should cease voiding and a prostatic massage should be performed by urologist or other health care professional.
4. Collect post-massage urine into a sterile, plastic, preservative-free container.
5. Transfer 2 mL of urine into the Aptima Urine Specimen Transport Tube using the disposable pipette provided within 24 hours of collection. The correct volume of urine has been added when the fluid level is between the black fill lines on the urine transport tube.
6. Place the labels on the transport tube so the black fill lines are still visible for volume confirmation at Mayo Clinic Laboratories.
7. Transport and store post-prostatic massage fluid/urine (VBIII) specimen transport container at 2 to 30° C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 30 days of collection. Specimen cannot be sent frozen.
Specimen Type: Peritoneal fluid (pelvic wash, cul-de-sac fluid)
Supplies: Aptima Thin Prep Transport Tube (T652)
Container/Tube: Aptima Specimen Transfer Tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect specimen by paracentesis using needle and syringe. Refer to the references below.
2. Thoroughly vortex specimen upon receipt to the laboratory.
3. Transfer 1 mL of specimen into the Aptima Specimen Transfer kit using a disposable transfer pipette or a pipette tip containing a filter (aerosol barrier or hydrophobic plug) within 24 hours of collection.
4. Recap the specimen transfer tube tightly.
5. Transport and store specimen container at 2 to 30° C (refrigerate is preferred temperature) within 30 days of collection. Specimen cannot be sent frozen.
Secondary ID
620733Useful For
Detecting Mycoplasma genitalium in cases of suspected infection in peritoneal fluid or prostatic secretion (VBIII) fluid/urine
This test is not intended for use in medico-legal applications.
Method Name
Transcription-Mediated Amplification
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Peritoneal fluid: 1 mL; Post-prostatic massage fluid/urine (VBIII): See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | APTIMA VIAL | |
Reject Due To
| Overfilled or underfilled urine transport tubes Specimen collected into a SurePath Prep device or ThinPrep vial Midstream/clean catch urine specimen Transport tubes contain swabs |
Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Interpretation
A positive result indicates the presence of nucleic acid from Mycoplasma genitalium and strongly supports the diagnosis of a M genitalium infection.
A negative result indicates that nucleic acid from M genitalium was not detected in the specimen.
A result of inconclusive indicates that a new specimen should be collected.
The predictive value of an assay depends on the prevalence of the disease in a specific population. In settings with a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, positive assay results have a high likelihood of being truly positive. In settings with a low prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, or in any setting in which a patient's clinical signs and symptoms or risk factors are inconsistent with urogenital infection, positive results should be carefully assessed, and if appropriate, the patient retested by other methods.
Method Description
The HOLOGIC APTIMA Combo 2 Assay combines the technologies of target capture, transcription-mediated amplification, and dual kinetic assay. The detection of the ribosomal RNA amplification product sequences (amplicon) is achieved using nucleic acid hybridization. Single-stranded chemiluminescent DNA probes are labeled and combined with amplicon to form stable RNA:DNA hybrids. Light emitted from the labeled RNA:DNA hybrids is measured as photon signals in a luminometer.(Package insert: APTIMA Mycoplasma genitalium Assay. AW-17946 Hologic, Inc; Rev 003, 03/2022)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87563
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MMGEN | Mycoplasma genitalium, TMA, Misc | 100706-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MMGES | Specimen Source: | 31208-2 |
| 620734 | Mycoplasma genitalium Result | 100706-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.