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Test ID: MHRP    
Metamycoplasma hominis, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Rapid, sensitive, and specific identification of Metamycoplasma hominis from synovial fluid, genitourinary, reproductive, lower respiratory sources, pleural/chest fluid, pericardial fluid, and wound specimens

 

This test is not intended for medicolegal use.

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

See Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler and Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Mycoplasma hominis PCR

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Mycoplasma hominis
Metamycoplasma hominis