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Mycoplasma genitalium Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR) inc. Macrolide Resistance


Test Name
Mycoplasma genitalium Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR) inc. Macrolide Resistance
Test Code
MGPC1
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

Dry swab, Urine

Comments

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • Dry swab: <30oC (Room temp) for 3 days
  • Urine: Transport at RT for 24 hours, 2-8oC for 4 days
Assay Performed

Molecular Microbiology
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Laboratory Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30 (excluding public holidays)

No afterhours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
Assay Frequency

Daily (Monday-Friday)