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Ureaplasma PCR

Test Code:

BA0304

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

​1) Red-capped flocked swab in Universal Transport Medium (UTM) for nasopharyngeal samples.

2) Sterile container without media for NPA, ETTA or BAL.

Specimen Requirement

​1) Nasopharyngeal swab in UTM

2) Collect respiratory fluids (NPA,ETTA, BAL) in a sterile container without media

Specimen Storage / Transport

​Dispatch as soon as possible or store at 4oC before transport

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

​​1 - 3 days

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

KKH

Laboratory

Molecular Microbiology

Contact Number

​6394 1382

Day and Time Performed

Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1730 hrs


Sat: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1630 hrs


Sun & PH: 0800 hrs to 1800 hrs

Last specimen receipt time: 1500 hrs


Orderable on CPOE?

Yes

Additional Information

​​This test detects both Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum.

Change History Notes

Others

Keywords

Ureaplasma PCR, BA0304, Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum.
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