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

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
206-598-5735

Shipping Address

Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 171A
Renton, WA 98057

Performing Lab Address

UW Medicine Central Laboratory
Molecular Microbiology
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 485
Renton, WA 98057

We 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