Mycoplasma Genitalium PCR

Test Information

Test Name

Mycoplasma Genitalium PCR

Department

Molecular Diagnostics/Referral (See notes)

Price

$70.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

See notes

Testing Location

PLBOP/Referral

Collection Information

Availability

Pathlab phlebotomists will not collect rectal samples. Refer patient back to healthcare provider.

Processing Information

Registration Code

PCRM or MGEN (See notes)

Notes

  • Hospital requests & STI clinic requests (PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT): VTM/UTM swabs (urethral, vaginal, cervical, rectal sites only) or First Void urine (Pot). Done inhouse Molecular Diagnostics. Register as MGEN.
  • Community requests (All sites): First void urine; Urethral swab (male); Cervical swab (female) in VTM (Green-topped Sigma-Virocult tubes or the Alinity multi-collect tubes). Waikato Hospital Laboratory to do initial testing inhouse and positive sample swill be sent to LabPlus for sensitivity testing. Register as PCRM.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Tauranga

Hospital/STI clinic request done in house Molecular Diagnostics. Community requests referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Whakatane

Hospital/STI clinic request done in house Molecular Diagnostics. Community requests referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Rotorua

Hospital/STI clinic request done in house Molecular Diagnostics. Community requests referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Taupo

Hospital/STI clinic request done in house Molecular Diagnostics. Community requests referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

External Referral Information

Referral Location

See notes