Microbiology

Preferred Sample Type

Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium

Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium

Specimen Volume

Fill lines indicated on the sample container

Turnaround Time

up to 7 days

Sample Stability

If transport is delayed, sample can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours

General Information

Screening for Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium infections  is performed using a molecular technique, (NAAT). Specific Endocervical and male urethral transport swabs are required for this test. Urine samples can also be tested utilising specific urine collection kits. These swabs and urine collection kits are available on request from the laboratory.

N.B the urine transport tube fill level must fall between the two black indicator lines otherwise the specimen will be rejected.

Collection guide for Urine specimens

Collection guide for Vaginal specimens

Collection guide for Multi-test swab

Please ensure that any deviations from the collection procedures are written onto the request form.

 

Information Sharing: If your sample needs to be referred or a notifiable disease is detected from your sample, your details and sample may be shared with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is a legal requirement. The UKHSA is sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.

 

Accreditation: Mycoplasma genitalium testing is not UKAS accredited. 

 

Specifications

  • EQA Status: Enrolled to a UK NEQAS scheme
  • EQAS Scheme: Yes

Creation Date

Friday, 27 May 2022

Modification Date

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

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University Hospitals Birmingham medical laboratories at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital are UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accredited to the ISO 15189:2012 standard. For a list of accredited tests and other information please visit the UKAS website using the following link: https://www.ukas.com/find-an-organisation/

  • Molecular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8759
  • Biochemistry is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8910
  • Haematology and Transfusion is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8784
  • Clinical Microbiology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 8760
  • Cellular Pathology is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 10141
  • Musculoskeletal laboratory is a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No. 9897
  • Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospital pathology laboratories are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory No.8217.

Tests not appearing on the UKAS Schedule of Accreditation currently remain outside of our scope of accreditation. However, these tests have been validated to the same high standard as accredited tests and are performed by the same trained and competent staff.

For further test information, please visit the test database: http://qehbpathology.uk/test-database

For further information contact Louise Fallon, Quality Manager, 0121 371 5962