Mycoplasma Genitalium Test
Mycoplasma is a bacterial infection that is spread during unprotected sexual activity, including oral, anal and vaginal sex. It can be a dangerous STI because it can occur without displaying any symptoms at all, meaning the infected individual can remain unaware of it indefinitely. Mycoplasma genitalium is easily treatable, however, so it is strongly advised that anyone who has had unprotected sex should take a mycoplasma genitalium test to confirm or rule out a positive diagnosis in order for treatment to be sought if it is necessary. You should not assume that just because mycoplasma genitalium does not present symptoms it is not dangerous. On the contrary, untreated mycoplasma genitalium can lead to cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease in women and prostatitis and epididymitis in women.
A Mycoplasma Genitalium test is available to order online at our partner site, Labsdirect.com.
What happens during a mycoplasma genitalium test?
The mycoplasma genitalium testing process involves you sending a urine sample to a partnered laboratory where it will be analysed to determine whether you are infected with mycoplasma genitalium. If you order a home test kit, you will receive a specimen tube along with a transport cup and prepaid envelope. Using these items, you will provide a urine sample to be sent to the laboratory. You can do all of this in the privacy of your own home and in your own time. Once the sample has been analysed, your test results will be made available for you to view online in a secure member’s area.
Is there only one mycoplasma genitalium test?
You can choose to order either a single Mycoplasma Genitalium test, which as the name suggests only tests for this single STI, or you can order a Full STI Screen test, which will be able to detect seven other possible STIs. This is recommended for people who have had unprotected sex and are not sure if they could have contracted an STI. The asymptomatic nature of many STIs means this is the best option, as the lack of symptoms should not be taken to mean an STI is not present.
How long will it take to receive results from the mycoplasma genitalium test?
The results are usually available within three to five working days. They will not be sent directly to you in order to protect your privacy; instead you will need to log in to the secure member’s area to view your results.
What happens if the result is positive?
You should not be too distressed if your result is positive because a simple course of Azithromycin treatment will cure the infection in just a single dose. You can order Azithromycin online at STITreatment.co.uk.
