Private Mycoplasma Genitalium Resistance Test London
Test for macrolide resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium before treatment. Essential due to high resistance rates.
Price
£230
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Private Mycoplasma Genitalium Resistance Test in London
South Kensington Medical & Dental offers macrolide resistance testing for Mycoplasma genitalium at our CQC-registered clinic. This test detects mutations in M. genitalium that confer resistance to macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin), which are the first-line treatment.
Testing uses a first-catch urine sample, with results available within 1-2 weeks. This test is priced at £230. BASHH guidelines now recommend resistance testing before or alongside M. genitalium diagnosis.
No GP referral is required. All samples are analysed at UKAS-accredited laboratories. Results are communicated confidentially.
Why Resistance Testing Matters
Mycoplasma genitalium has rapidly developed resistance to macrolide antibiotics. In the UK, macrolide resistance rates are estimated at 40-70%. Treating resistant M. genitalium with azithromycin can worsen resistance and lead to treatment failure.
BASHH guidelines recommend resistance-guided therapy: if macrolide resistance mutations are detected, alternative antibiotics (such as moxifloxacin) should be used. Resistance testing before treatment helps ensure effective therapy and prevents further resistance development.
When Is Resistance Testing Needed?
At diagnosis
BASHH recommends resistance testing alongside initial M. genitalium detection.
Treatment failure
Persistent infection after azithromycin treatment suggests resistance.
Test of cure
Follow-up testing 3-5 weeks after treatment confirms eradication.
Partner testing
Sexual contacts should be tested for both infection and resistance.
Guide Effective Treatment
Resistance testing ensures you receive antibiotics that will actually work.
- High macrolide resistance
- Guides antibiotic choice
- Avoid treatment failure
- Detects resistance mutations
- Evidence-based treatment
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Results within 1-2 weeks"
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How It Works
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Sample Collection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Over 50% of M. genitalium in the UK is resistant to azithromycin. Testing prevents treatment failure.
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