Mycoplasma hominis/Ureaplasma Culture

Clinical Significance

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis are primarily associated with genital tract colonization and disease in adults and respiratory tract colonization and disease in newborns. Though controversial, these organisms have been associated with endometritis, chorioamnionitis, premature rupture of membranes, stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight, post-partum infections, and infertility. Of particular concern is the causal relationship between central nervous system infections in the premature newborn and U. urealyticum.

Client Notes

This specimen must reach the Parkview Health Laboratories within 48 hours of collection, please contact the client response department to verify the possible reciept time of the specimen, and the possibility of a special courier.

Reference Range:

Not isolated

Methodology:

• Culture

Clinical Significance

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Mycoplasma hominis are primarily associated with genital tract colonization and disease in adults and respiratory tract colonization and disease in newborns. Though controversial, these organisms have been associated with endometritis, chorioamnionitis, premature rupture of membranes, stillbirth, premature birth, low birth weight, post-partum infections, and infertility. Of particular concern is the causal relationship between central nervous system infections in the premature newborn and U. urealyticum.

CDM

00910435

CPT Coding

87109