Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Mycoplasma genitalium PCR (STI/STD Screen)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
23rd January 2024	Optional Container Type		Viral Transport Medium Swab

Alternative Names:

M.genitalium PCR
Mycoplasma (genital type) PCR

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

MYG (SWAB), MYU (URINE)

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

This panel is not to be registered if there are other respiratory tests requested such as legionella urinary antigen.

Contact the requesting doctor to confirm whether mycoplasma pneumoniae required and the specimen type required to perform the test.

Specimen Types:

Urine First Catch
Swab

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot
Dry Swab
Viral Transport Medium Swab

Collection & Request Instructions:

Males: First void urine is the preferred specimen. A urethral swab is the alternative specimen.

Females: First void urine or cervical/vaginal swab are the preferred specimen types.

Screening of asymptomatic individuals is not recommended.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

Dorevitch Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form