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Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) Fluoroquinolone resistance PCR

Test Method: Anyplex STI-7 Real Time PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Fluid, Swab, Tissue, Urine
Spec Type Min: 1mL
When Tested: On Request
Turnaround Time: 2x Weekly
Normal Ranges: n/a
Reference Ranges: n/a
Cut Off Lower: n/a
Units of Measurement: Cyclic catcher melting temperature (Cyclic CMTA)
Billing Advice: Medicare rebatable
Contact: 9342 9670

Test Method: Real-time TaqMan PCR
Specimen Required: Aspirate, Biopsy, Blood (ACD), Blood (EDTA), Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Bone Marrow, Bowel Contents, Brushings, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Culture Isolate, Faeces, Fluid, Lavage, Milk, Non-human specimen, Nucleic Acid Extract, Other, Paraffin embedded tissue, Plasma, Plasma (ACD), Plasma (EDTA), Saliva, Scraping, Semen, Serum, Sputum, Swab, Tissue, Urine, Virus Isolate, Washings
Spec Type Min: 200uL
When Tested: On request
Turnaround Time: same day / next day
Reference Ranges: 3-45 Ct
Units of Measurement: Ct
Billing Advice: Non-rebatable
Contact: 9342 9628

Test Method: IgG, IgM chemilluminescence
Specimen Required: Blood (Gel Tube), Blood (Whole), Plasma, Serum
When Tested: 1x Weekly
Turnaround Time: Up to 7 Days
Reference Ranges: IgG <10 AU/mL Negative, >10 AU/mL Positive
IgM Index <10 Negative, >10 Index Positive

Appearance of IgG is often delayed in acute M. pneumoniae infection and IgM response may be absent or delayed in reinfection.

M. pneumoniae serology testing will be performed when a convalescent sample has been received or when clinical notes indicate that symptoms have been present for more than 3 weeks.

Submit an appropriate respiratory sample for M. pneumoniae PCR if clinically indicated.
Units of Measurement: IgG AU/mL, IgM Index
Contact: 9342 9644