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Sexually Transmitted Infection of the Genital and Urinary Tract
Mycoplasma Genitalium Testing
Canadian studies estimate the prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium infection at 3-8%.
How is the test performed?
Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) is used when testing for Mycoplasma genitalium due to its sensitivity and convenience. Sample collection options include urine OR cervical, vaginal, urethral or meatal swabs.
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FAQs
How to order and submit a sample
LifeLabs offers two convenient sample collection options for your patients (there is no difference in the accuracy of the results between collection methods).
Option 1: Urine collection at LifeLabs Patient Service Centre (PSC)
Please send your patient to a LifeLabs PSC with a signed requisition form with the test “Mycoplasma genitalium NAAT – urine” written in the “Other Tests” section. Our staff will collect payment and provide a container to the patient for sample collection when they arrive at a LifeLabs patient service centre with the signed requisition.
Option 2: Swab (cervical, vaginal, urethral, or meatal) at your clinic
You can collect the sample at your clinic, provide your patient with a signed requisition with the test “Mycoplasma genitalium NAAT” written in the “Other Tests” section, and direct your patient to visit a LifeLabs PSC for payment and sample drop-off.
- Cervical, urethral and meatal swabs can be collected using the Unisex Aptima kit
- Vaginal swabs can be collected using the Aptima Multitest kit
- Self-collected specimens are also acceptable
If testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomonas concurrently, an additional sample must be collected and submitted.
Information on ordering supplies for the Mycoplasma genitalium test in BC may be found in the healthcare provider supplies portal. Mycoplasma genitalium may not be listed directly on all regional forms. If Mycoplasma genitalium is not listed in your region, simply select, “Unisex PCR swab or Multitest PCR swab” on the form before faxing in your order.