Mycoplasma Genitalium Test

Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is a sexually transmitted bacterium that often causes no symptoms — making it easy to carry and pass on without knowing. Left untreated, it can lead to urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and complications with fertility. Testing is simple: just a urine sample, no exam, no undressing, with results in 1–2 business days.

Urine sample only

Results in 1–2 days

99.8% accurate

100% confidential

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How it works

Order online

Select the Mycoplasma genitalium test and find a lab near you. No appointment needed at most locations.

Visit a local lab

Over 4,500 locations nationwide. The visit takes about 5 minutes.

No exam · No undressing

Provide a urine sample

This test requires only a urine sample. Quick, private, and non-invasive.

Urine only

Get your results

Secure, private results delivered to your email in 1–2 business days.

If positive — doctor consult included

Test Type

Urine

Simple, non-invasive sample

Results In

1–2 Days

Delivered to your email

Accuracy

99.8%

FDA-cleared test

Privacy

100%

Discreet billing & results

Why get tested for Mycoplasma Genitalium?

Most people have no symptoms

Mycoplasma genitalium frequently causes no noticeable symptoms, especially early on. That means you can have it — and transmit it — without any idea. Testing is the only way to know for certain.

It's becoming harder to treat

MG has developed significant resistance to common antibiotics, including azithromycin. The CDC has flagged antibiotic-resistant MG as a growing public health concern. Catching it early gives you the best chance of successful treatment with appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Serious complications if left untreated

In women, untreated MG can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. In men, it can cause urethritis and inflammation of the epididymis. Neither of those outcomes is worth skipping a urine test.

Routine STD panels often miss it

Standard STD panels typically screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV — but not mycoplasma genitalium. If you've been sexually active and haven't specifically tested for MG, there's a real chance it's gone undetected.

What to expect

Before your visit

Don't urinate for at least one hour beforehand

To get the most accurate result, avoid urinating for at least one hour before you provide your urine sample. No other prep is required.

At the lab

A quick urine sample — that's it

You'll provide a small urine sample at the lab. The whole visit typically takes about five minutes, and there's no physical exam or undressing involved.

Your results

Private results delivered in 1–2 days

Results are sent securely to your email within 1–2 business days. If your result comes back positive, a physician consultation is included at no extra cost to help you understand next steps.

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Same-day testing at 4,500+ locations. No appointment needed. Results in 1–2 days.

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Common questions

MG spreads through sexual contact, including vaginal and likely anal sex. Condom use reduces the risk of transmission. It is not spread through casual contact like sharing towels or toilet seats.

Many people with MG have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do occur, they can include discharge, burning during urination, or pelvic discomfort. In women, symptoms may resemble those of chlamydia or bacterial vaginosis, making it easy to misattribute without proper testing.

No — they are different organisms. Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted pathogen associated with urethritis and PID. Mycoplasma hominis is a different bacterium with a distinct clinical profile. This test specifically targets mycoplasma genitalium.

Yes, MG is a bacterial infection and can be treated with antibiotics. However, resistance to first-line antibiotics like azithromycin is increasingly common. Resistance testing may be recommended by your provider to guide the most effective treatment choice.

Anyone experiencing symptoms of urethritis or pelvic inflammatory disease, or who has had unprotected sex with a new or multiple partners, should consider testing. Because MG is not included in most routine STD panels, you'll need to request it specifically or choose a panel that includes it.