mecA by PCR
General Information
- Lab Name
- mecA PCR
- Lab Code
- MECPCR
- Epic Name
- (not orderable in Epic)
- Description
More information regarding submission of samples can be obtained viewing individual test pages below.
Molecular Microbiology Order Form
Molecular Microbiology Specimen Submission: Additional information regarding specimen submission.
Molecular Microbiology Acceptable Specimens: Full list of acceptable specimens.- Synonyms
- mecA gene detection, mecA gene PCR
- Components
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Reference Range
- No reference range data
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Pure culture
- Collection
-
Pure culture, Specify site/source and date
- Handling Instructions
Send pure culture with growth
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)
- Frequency
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
-
CL Molecular Microbiology
206-598-5735Shipping Address
Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 171A
Renton, WA 98057Performing Lab Address
UW Medicine Central Laboratory
Molecular Microbiology
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 485
Renton, WA 98057We receive specimens 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you have, so that we can provide you with the best possible service. Our e-mail is monitored in real time, and your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible.
e-mail: molmicdx@uw.edu
For urgent inquiries, billing inquiries, or requests for faxed reports, please contact our Client Services Department at (206) 598-5735 or (800) 713-5198.
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87150
- LOINC
- 48813-0
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4810
- Interfaced Result Code
- UOW4810