ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0060211: Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA Gene by PCR

Test Mnemonic: MA MEC
Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 1-2 days

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
Presence or absence (of mecA gene).

Interpretive Data:
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

 

 

 
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