| Test CODE | NAME |
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L884
Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma hominis Culture
| Methodology: | Culture on selective media1 |
| Performed: | Tue-Sat |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: UTM (Container Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport transport medium) OR Random Urine.
Specimen Preparation: Standard procedures for collecting samples. Indicate specimen source.
- Male: Collect urethral specimen on viral culture swab
- Female: Collect vaginal and urethral specimens with viral culture collection swab
- Urine: Collect specimen in sterile, leakproof container.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Refrigerated: 72 hours
Causes for Rejection: Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport ; specimen stored or transported at room temperature
NOTE: * This test is approved for New York patients ONLY, please refer to test code 7230 for specimen requirements for all other States . *
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 87109 |