{"id":8881,"date":"2024-12-14T18:23:23","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T16:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=8881"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:43:51","slug":"ureaplasma-analysis-is-necessary-to-know-for-diagnosing-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/ureaplasma-analysis-is-necessary-to-know-for-diagnosing-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"Ureaplasma analysis: what you need to know about diagnosing the infection"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"251\"><strong>What is ureaplasma?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"533\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/price\/?3325_search_1=Ureaplasma&amp;3325_device=laptop&amp;3325_orderby=relevance&amp;3325_paged=1&amp;3325_filtered=true\">Ureaplasma<\/a> \u2014 is a microorganism that belongs to the opportunistic bacteria. It lives on the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system and may not cause symptoms for a long time. However, with reduced immunity or in the case of other infections, ureaplasma can provoke inflammatory diseases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"568\">The most common are two types:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"623\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"599\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"597\">Ureaplasma urealyticum<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"623\">Ureaplasma parvum<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"709\">Both can be transmitted sexually or during childbirth from mother to child.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"740\"><strong>When should you take the test?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"794\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"794\">If you complain of discomfort during urination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"871\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"871\">With frequent inflammations in the genitourinary system (cystitis, urethritis, endometritis)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"901\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"901\">When planning a pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"971\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"971\">After miscarriage or complications during a previous pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1023\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1023\">If your partner has a urogenital infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1060\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1060\">In case of infertility of unknown cause<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong>How to prepare for the analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1106\"><strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1106\">For women:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1148\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1148\">Do not take the test during menstruation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1211\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1211\">Do not use vaginal suppositories or sprays for 48 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1257\">Do not have sex 24 hours before delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1310\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1310\">The ideal time is 3\u20135 days after the end of menstruation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1326\"><strong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1326\">For men:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1378\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1378\">Do not urinate for 2 hours before taking a smear or urine sample.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1418\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1418\">Abstain from sex for 24\u201348 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1497\">Avoid antibiotics for a week before the test (as agreed with your doctor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8882\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine.jpg\" alt=\"Plate with the results of bacterial culture for ureaplasma\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/coronavirus-arrangement-with-blood-samples-vaccine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1529\"><strong>What analysis methods exist?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"2049\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1674\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1674\"><strong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1573\">PCR (polymerase chain reaction)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\" \/>\u2013 The most accurate and popular method<br data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1619\" \/>\u2013 Detects Ureaplasma DNA<br data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\" \/>\u2013 Results in 1\u20132 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1864\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1864\"><strong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1727\">Bacteriological culture (culture method)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\" \/>\u2013 Determines not only the presence, but also the number of bacteria<br data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\" \/>\u2013 Allows you to determine sensitivity to antibiotics<br data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1841\" \/>\u2013 Requires up to 7 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"2049\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2049\"><strong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1901\">ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)<\/strong><br data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"1904\" \/>\u2013 Detects antibodies to ureaplasma (IgG, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/infectious-disease-panel\/ureaplasmosis-diagnosis\/ureaplasma-urealyticum-ureaplazmoz-igg\/\">IgA<\/a>)<br data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1953\" \/>\u2013 Less accurate, does not always show current infection<br data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2008\" \/>\u2013 Used as an auxiliary method<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2090\"><strong>Table: Comparison of analysis methods<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto contain-inline-size\">\n<div class=\"table-scroll\"><table data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2610\">\n<thead data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2194\">\n<tr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2194\">\n<th data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2120\">Method<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2158\">Advantages<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2194\">Disadvantages<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2610\">\n<tr data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2402\">\n<td>PCR<\/td>\n<td>High sensitivity, fast result<\/td>\n<td>Does not provide data on drug sensitivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<td>Sowing<\/td>\n<td>Provides quantitative assessment, antibiogram<\/td>\n<td>Long-lasting, more expensive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2610\">\n<td>ELISA<\/td>\n<td>Detects immune response<\/td>\n<td>May indicate an old infection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2645\"><strong>Results: how to interpret<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2780\"><strong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2675\">Positive PCR result<\/strong>: presence of ureaplasma in the sample. If the number exceeds 10\u2074 CFU\/ml, it is considered clinically significant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2871\"><strong data-start=\"2782\" data-end=\"2802\">Positive culture<\/strong>: confirms active infection and helps select an antibiotic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2967\"><strong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2897\">Negative result<\/strong>: infection not detected or its concentration is insufficient for diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3094\">Importantly: <strong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3043\">in healthy people, ureaplasma can be in the normal microflora<\/strong>, but if symptoms are present, its presence requires treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3094\">Ureaplasma analysis is not just a &quot;routine checkup.&quot; It is a tool for detecting an infection that can imperceptibly affect reproductive health. Timely diagnosis is a step towards confidence and prevention of serious complications.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is ureaplasma? Ureaplasma is a microorganism that belongs to the class of opportunistic bacteria. It lives on the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system and<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":8883,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[235,236],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-zhinoche-zdorov-ya","category-choloviche-zdorov-ya"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8881"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8881\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}