mecA by PCR

General Information

Lab Name: mecA PCR
Lab Code: MECPCR
Epic Name: MECA PCR
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

Guidelines

Reference Range

Lab Department

Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)

Frequency

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics 206-520-4600 ---------------------------------------- Shipping Address Attn: Molecular Microbiology UW CLSPS 1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117 Renton, WA 98057 Phone: 206-520-4600 Alternate phone: 206-598-6147 Performing Lab Address Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177 University of Washington Medical Center 1959 NE Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-598-5735 Alternate phone: 206-598-6147	Contact Information Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you may have. Your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible. email: molmicdx@uw.edu The Molecular Microbiology lab is open from Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT. Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198. For results or other inquiries, we can be reached by phone at the following numbers: Phone: (206) 598-5735 Alternate phone: (206) 598-6147 FAX: (206) 520-4903 For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190