Clinical significanceClinical indicationsSample typePreparation
Clinical significance
Mycoplasmas are microorganisms that colonise the genital tract, often without symptoms, especially in women, in whom they rarely cause cervicitis and even more rarely salpingitis; in men they can cause urethritis (most non-gonococcal urethritis) and, more rarely, epididymitis and prostatitis.
Clinical indications
Genital tract infections.
Sample type
Testing on urethral or cervical swabs (vaginal in women who have had a hysterectomy), urine and semen.
Preparation
Unless your doctor specifically requests otherwise, it is advisable not to have the test while taking antibiotics. Allow at least 7 days after the last dose of antibiotic.