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 Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Molecular Microbiology
206-520-4600

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Shipping Address

Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600

Performing Lab Address

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

Phone: (206) 485-9108

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) 485-9108
  • FAX: (206) 520-4903

For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87150
LOINC
48813-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4810
Interfaced Result Code
UOW4810