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Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) Test
Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) Test
Test for the STD Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as Mgen. Read moreTest details
Sample type:
Urine
Preparation:
You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection.
Please be sure to drink plenty of fluids before your urine sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.
$79.00
+ $6.00 Physician Service Fee
How
Urine
About the Test
Check for the presence of Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as Mgen, which is a sexually transmitted disease. People who are sexually active can get Mgen and can pass the infection to someone, even when they have no signs or symptoms. Left untreated, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause medical complications. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
How it works
FAQs
It is not always possible to know if you have Mgen because many people do not have symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms common in women include:
- Vaginal discharge
- Itching, burning, redness, or soreness of the genitals
- Discomfort during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Lower abdomen pain
Symptoms common in men include:
- Discharge from the penis
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Burning sensation during urination
Mgen can be treated with prescription medication from your healthcare provider, however some infections are harder to treat due to the increasing rate of drug resistant Mgen strains. Remember that you can still pass it to another person even while you are being treated. You should not have sex again until your treatment has been completed.
Given some strains of this disease are resistant to certain antibiotics, it is important to share your results (especially if positive) with your doctor. Using this information, they can provide the best treatment options possible.
It is possible to pass this STI to your unborn child. The baby may even be born early. If you are pregnant, you may want to consider getting tested as soon as possible.
You may be able to use your FSA or HSA funds to purchase lab tests at questhealth.com. Please review your FSA/HSA plan or check with a tax professional to confirm specific requirements for individual eligibility.
Our references
• Mycoplasma genitalium – CDC Basic Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/mgen/stdfact-Mgen.htm
• Mycoplasma genitalium – CDC Detailed Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/mgen/stdfact-Mgen-detailed.htm
• Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA. Quest Diagnostics. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/91475/mycoplasma-genitalium-rrna-tma?q=mycoplasma&cc=PHP