Home
HelpTest Code MHPRPSO Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma
Additional Codes
Mayo Test Code: MHPRP
Useful For
Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis 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
Mycoplasma hominis PCR, PSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTAOrdering Guidance
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.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Royal blue top (EDTA), pink top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a sterile vial within 24 hours of collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitabilityReference Values
Not applicable
Cautions
Interfering substances may affect the accuracy of this assay; results should always be interpreted in conjunction with clinical and epidemiological findings
Since Metaycoplasma hominis may be part of the normal microbiota, results should be interpreted accordingly.
This test does not detect other species of Metamycoplasma or Ureaplasma (including Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a common cause of community acquired pneumonia)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 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
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MHPRP | Mycoplasma hominis PCR, P | 68546-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MPSRC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 44134 | Mycoplasma hominis PCR, P | 68546-1 |