Genital MC & S Test | Austin Pathology

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Genital MC & S

Alternate Names	Urogenital mcs, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, placenta mcs, iud mcs
Laboratory	Microbiology
Specimen	See collection instructions Swab
Container	Swab - Bacterial (white top)
Additional Collection Instructions	Swab from genital tract, prostatic fluid, urethral exudate, urethral swab, biopsy specimen. Preferred samples for non-pregnant females include endocervical swab and high vaginal swab. Lower vaginal swab is discouraged (for GBS screening only). For instructions regarding optimal collection for N. gonorrhea, see additional information for Gonorrhea Culture. If required, request Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum culture in clinical notes. Please send to laboratory immediately. Do not refrigerate.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Daily

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	UROG
Container ID	POT, SWAB, CM
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions Coding for UROG and GBS is not needed as GBS is included within the Urogenital MCS.