SureSwab, Mycoplasma hominis, Real-Time PCR Test
This test looks for genetic material from Mycoplasma hominis using real-time PCR, run on a vaginal swab, a male urethral swab, or a male urine sample.
About this test
This test looks for genetic material from Mycoplasma hominis using real-time PCR, run on a vaginal swab, a male urethral swab, or a male urine sample. Quest describes Mycoplasma hominis as an organism first identified as a cause of inflammatory urogenital disease in men, and later implicated in pelvic inflammatory disease or cervicitis in women.
Because Mycoplasma hominis is fastidious, Quest notes it is not routinely cultured and is better detected using molecular methods such as PCR rather than traditional culture techniques, which is why this test uses real-time PCR.
Who might consider this test?
- Evaluating urogenital inflammation in men
- Pelvic inflammatory disease or cervicitis in women
- Wants a molecular test for Mycoplasma hominis specifically
Test details
| Collection | Quest patient service center |
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Additional details
What this test looks at
The test reports whether Mycoplasma hominis genetic material is present in the swab or urine sample, using real-time PCR. It measures this organism specifically and does not report on other organisms that may be tested separately.
This test isn't part of the Celio Health store at the moment, so it can't be ordered or requested here. The test menu lists everything that can.
Laboratory results should always be interpreted by a licensed clinician who knows your health history. This page is information about a test, not medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does this test measure?
Genetic material from Mycoplasma hominis, using real-time PCR on a vaginal swab, male urethral swab, or male urine sample.
How is the sample collected?
As a vaginal swab, a male urethral swab, or a 2 mL male urine sample.
Do I need to prepare for this test?
For the male urine specimen, Quest lists a preparation step: avoiding urination for one hour before collection. No other preparation instructions are listed.
Why is PCR used instead of a culture?
Quest notes that Mycoplasma hominis is fastidious and is not routinely cultured, so it is better detected using molecular methods such as PCR.
Why might this test be ordered?
Quest describes Mycoplasma hominis as an organism associated with urogenital inflammation in men and with pelvic inflammatory disease or cervicitis in women.