Special Communication
February 2022: Changes to Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)
Effective March 24, 2022
Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)
Changes to Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type:
Endocervical
Collection Container:
APTIMA Unisex Collection Kit
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Specimen Type:
Urethral
Collection Container:
APTIMA Unisex Collection Kit
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Specimen Type:
Vaginal/Genital
Collection Container:
Aptima Multitest Swab (STM)
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Specimen Type:
Urine, random
Volume:
2 mL
Collection Container:
APTIMA Urine Tube
Transport Temperature:
Refrigerated
Changes to Reference Ranges
Mycoplasma genitalium (MYGPCR)
Normal Range:
Negative