Culturette of body fluid, TTW, semen, fresh urine, uterine, cervical, vaginal or lung tissue (with sample source indicated).
Test Description
Use this test when Mycoplasma infection is suspected.
Interferences: Antibiotics.
Note: Submit uterine, cervical, vaginal, lung tissue, mucus, semen, or fluids (tracheal wash, pericardial effusion, urine) in a sterile container or on a culturette/dry swab. Do not submit milk samples under this code. Copan swabs can also be submitted but cannot be submitted in gel. Samples can also be submitted in Aimes transport media without charcoal.