ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060211: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA Gene by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: MA MEC | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Pure culture of Staphylococcus aureus or coagulase-negative Staphylococcus on an agar slant. Indicate isolate identification and specimen source.
Transport: Organism in pure culture in a sealed container at 20-25°C. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms or mixed cultures. Stability: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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| Reference Interval: |
| Presence or absence (of mecA gene). |
| Interpretive Data: | |
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Presence of mecA gene indicates resistance to methicillin/oxacillin and all other beta-lactam antibiotics. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87641 |