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Ureaplasma (urealyticum and parvum) testing at home

Yes. LabX tests for Ureaplasma on a urine sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel tests for Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum by PCR, reporting each species separately.

What is Ureaplasma (urealyticum and parvum)?

Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum are small, closely related bacteria that can be found in the urinary and genital tract. They can be passed through sexual contact.

Symptoms

Ureaplasma is commonly found in people who have no symptoms and no illness. In some people it has been associated with symptoms such as urethral irritation, but finding it does not by itself mean it is causing a problem. If you have symptoms, see a licensed physician β€” a test result is not a diagnosis.

Why testing matters

Because Ureaplasma is often present in healthy people, whether a positive result needs any treatment depends on symptoms and the full clinical picture. That decision belongs with a licensed physician.

How LabX tests for Ureaplasma

Our urine STI panel tests for Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum by PCR, reporting each species separately. Samples are tested at LabX Diagnostic Systems, a CLIA-certified, COLA-accredited laboratory in Tampa, Florida. Results are typically reported in 2–3 business days from receipt.

Timing

A positive result should be discussed with a licensed physician, who can weigh it against symptoms and other results before recommending anything.

Panels that include Ureaplasma (urealyticum and parvum)

LabX STI panels do not include HIV testing. For an HIV test, ask your provider or visit gettested.cdc.gov.

If your result is reactive

A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician β€” this laboratory does not treat or prescribe β€” tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.

Common questions

Can I test for Ureaplasma at home?

Yes. LabX tests for Ureaplasma on a urine sample, starting at $149 with the At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR. Our urine STI panel tests for Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum by PCR, reporting each species separately.

Does Ureaplasma always cause symptoms?

Ureaplasma is commonly found in people who have no symptoms and no illness. In some people it has been associated with symptoms such as urethral irritation, but finding it does not by itself mean it is causing a problem.

What sample does the Ureaplasma test use?

Our urine STI panel tests for Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum by PCR, reporting each species separately.

What if my Ureaplasma result is positive or reactive?

A reactive result is not a diagnosis. For blood tests, the laboratory confirms a reactive screen on a second, different method before reporting it. If a result is reactive, contact a licensed clinician β€” this laboratory does not treat or prescribe β€” tell recent partners, and know that, like every clinical laboratory, LabX is required by law to report positive results for these notifiable infections to the state health department confidentially. If you are unwell, pregnant or in severe pain, seek care right away.

Should I test again later?

A positive result should be discussed with a licensed physician, who can weigh it against symptoms and other results before recommending anything.

Related infections

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Order a panel that tests for Ureaplasma (urealyticum and parvum)

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At-Home STI Panel β€” 10-target urine PCR β€” $149 Complete STI Panel β€” urine + blood β€” $299

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