Mycoplasma Hominis Culture

Test Name

Mycoplasma Hominis Culture

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Genital swabs, exudate, fluid or tissue

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Genital swabs, exudates, fluids, or tissue samples are submitted in Mycoplasma Transport Media

Summary Test Name

Mycoplasma Hominis Culture

Container Microbiology

Mycoplasma transport media (Ureaplasma)

Specimen Preparation Outreach

No processing. refrigerate specimen until courier pickup.

Specimen Preparation In House

Centrifuge urine at 3000 rpm for 15 min; suspend sediment in VCM. If specimen is not centrifuged, submit a 1:1 volume of urine in VCM. Submit a 1:1 volume of sterile body fluids, tissue or respiratory in VCM. Store frozen (-70 C) and ship on dry ice.

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Specimens collected on wooden shafted swabs or cotton swabs are not acceptable.