MYCOPLASMAS

MYCOPLASMAS
Mycoplasmas are atypical bacteria that live as intra- or extracellular parasites. Mycoplasmas can be transmitted through aerosols (M. pneumoniae, M. fermentans, both of which are found in the saliva); sexual transmission is also frequent (M. genitalium).
Mycoplasmas: Request Form from EU
Mycoplasmas: Request Form from USA
Sample required: Blood: 2 ml whole blood in EDTA tube. Stable for 48hours. For longer periods freeze at –20°C or –80°C