DNA Ureaplasma spp. — PCR, qualitative
Real-time PCR for Ureaplasma spp. DNA detection. High sensitivity including early stages and asymptomatic cases.
Biomaterial: Urethral/cervical swab, mucosal scrape, urethral/cervical epithelium, first-void urine
- Do not urinate 1-2 hours before collection (for urine)
- Do not use topical preparations/douching 24 hours before swab
- Exclude sexual contacts 24 hours before
Medications: Inform physician of antibiotic intake
- Suspected ureaplasmosis;
- asymptomatic sexually active patients;
- partner examination;
- treatment monitoring;
- preventive examinations.
Positive — Ureaplasma DNA detected.
Negative — not detected.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Gynecologist, Urologist, Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner.
