Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma DNA Detection by PCR
General Information
- Lab Name
- Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma DNA Detection by PCR
- Lab Code
- MPLDNA
- Epic Ordering
- Mycoplasma DNA detection by PCR
- Description
Dectection and identification of Mycoplasma species and Ureaplasma species DNA.
Mycoplasma PCR has replaced Mycoplasma culturing in our Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. PCR is able to detect fastidious Mycoplasma species, such as Mycoplasma genitalium, that do not grow in traditional Mycoplasma culture. MPLDNA can also detect Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, and other less common Mycoplasma species.
Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma are bacteria that do not have a cell wall, which renders antibiotics that target cell wall synthesis (Beta-lactams such as penicillin) non-effective. Mycoplasma is the causative agent of several human diseases such as atypical pneumonia. Ureaplasma has been implicated in urethritis, premature birth, and neonatal atypical pneumonia. These organisms are difficult to culture and stain.Our Mycoplasma real-time PCR assay via the LightCycler platform utilizes genus-specific primers and species-specific fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) probes for the identification of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma from clinical specimens. This provides a powerful and highly sensitive tool for the rapid diagnosis of these organisms.
- Forms & Requisitions
- Synonyms
- molecular Mycoplasma, Molecular Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Mycoplasma identification, Mycoplasma PCR, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Synonyms: 16S PCR, universal PCR, Ureaplasma identification, Ureaplasma parvum, Ureaplasma PCR, Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Components
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Interpretation
- Method
DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Tissue (Fresh frozen or paraffin-embedded), Fluid (see Acceptable Specimens for details)
- Collection
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Acceptable specimens are listed below. Please see Molecular Microbiology Specimen Submission for complete specimen collection and handling instructions.
Shipping/Handling
- Fresh frozen tissue/fluid specimens should be collected into a DNA free container labeled with at least two identifiers and be submitted and maintained on dry ice.
- Formalin Fixed Paraffin-embedded tissues (FFPE, PET) can be sent ambient or with ice packs during warmer summer months to prevent melting.
Acceptable Specimens
- Fresh frozen tissue
- Fresh frozen fluid: any body fluid is acceptable if it is not listed under Unacceptable Specimens.
- Common examples include: cerebrospinal fluid, pleural fluid, pericardial fluid, urine, bronchial lavage, joint fluid, bone marrow, vitreous fluid, etc.
- Formalin Fixed Paraffin-embedded tissues (FFPE, PET): blocks, scrolls, and unstained slides
- Sputum: acceptable - except for Bacterial PCR reflex NGS [BCTDNA]/Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (without reflex to NGS) [NRBDNA], Fungal PCR reflex NGS [FUNDNA]/Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (without reflex to NGS) [NRFDNA], and Nontuberculous Mycobacteria DNA Detection [NTMDNA]* assays
- eSwabs**, UTM (universal transport media), body fluid/bone marrow in EDTA (not including blood)
- Sodium polyanethol sulfonate (SPS, Wampole Isolator Tubes) acceptable with disclaimer
*Mycobacterium avium complex DNA Detection [MAVDNA] can be ordered on sputum
**Fungal PCR reflex NGS [FUNDNA] and Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (without reflex to NGS) [NRFDNA] may have interference due to some lots of eSwabs which have been found to contain Saccharomyces cerevisiae DNA, resulting in false positive detection. Clinical correlation and/or retesting with a different collection method is advised. The detection of S. cerevisiae from eSwab specimens can interfere with our ability to rule out other fungal DNA.
Unacceptable Specimens
- Blood, serum, plasma, stool/rectal swabs
- No citrated or heparinized solutions
- Tissues floating in formalin
- Swab/fluid collected in tube containing agar
Optimal Quantity:
- Fresh Tissue: 0.3-1.0 cm^3
- Fluid: 0.2-1 mL
- Formalin Fixed Paraffin-embedded Tissue (FFPE/PET): blocks are preferred and will be sent back to client upon completion of testing
- Scrolls/unstained slides: cross-sectional area >1cm^2 send 10 sections of 10µm thickness, if <1cm^2 send 20 sections if available
Please note: We do not need a separate specimen aliquot for each test ordered. Only a single specimen aliquot or block of optimal quantity is necessary for performing multiple tests. If multiple aliquots or blocks of optimal quantity are sent, up to 2 will be pooled.
- Forms & Requisitions
- Handling Instructions
Please see Molecular Microbiology Specimen Submission for complete specimen collection and handling instructions.
- Quantity
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requested: See "Collection" for Optimal Quantity
minimum: Specimens below optimal quantity are acceptable for testing, however, diagnostic yield is generally proportional to specimen size.
Processing
- Processing
UWMC/HMC: Store and send fresh tissue/fluid specimens refrigerated, if specimen storage and transport will exceed 8 hours, freeze at -20°C. Freeze all fresh tissue/fluid specimens at -20°C upon arrival in UW Molecular Microbiology.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)
- Performing Location(s)
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UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600----------------------------------------
Shipping Address
Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Performing Lab Address
Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Contact Information
Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you may have. Your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible.
email: molmicdx@uw.edu
The Molecular Microbiology lab is open from Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT.
Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198.
For results or other inquiries, we can be reached by phone at the following numbers:
- Phone: (206) 598-5735
- Alternate phone: (206) 598-6147
- FAX: (206) 520-4903
For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190
- Frequency
- Fresh frozen tissues/fluids result in 2-3 business days after receipt of specimen. Formalin Fixed Paraffin-embedded tissues result in 3-4 business days after receipt of specimen.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 87801
- LOINC
- 23301-5
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4394