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

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Pure culture

Collection

Pure culture, Specify site/source and date

Handling Instructions

Send pure culture with growth

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)

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.

Frequency

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87150

LOINC

48813-0

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4810

Interfaced Result Code

UOW4810