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HelpTest ID 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.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)
Reporting Name
Ureaplasma PCR, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen 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 |
Reference Values
Not applicable
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysPerforming 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |