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HelpTest ID MECPI Methicillin Resistance Gene, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Infectious
Shipping Instructions
1. For shipping information, see Infectious Specimen Shipping Guidelines.
2. Place specimen in a large infectious container and label as an etiologic agent/infectious substance.
Necessary Information
Organism identification and specimen source are required.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Infectious Container, Large (T146)
Container/Tube: Agar slant or other appropriate media
Specimen Volume: Organism in pure culture
Collection Instructions:
1. Perform isolation of bacteria.
2. Organism must be in pure culture, actively growing. Do not submit mixed cultures.
Secondary ID
621419Useful For
Detecting mecA in staphylococcal bacterial isolates
Evaluating treatment options when oxacillin or cefoxitin breakpoints are unavailable (eg, certain Staphylococcus species other than Staphylococcus aureus)
Predicting antimicrobial resistance when bacterial growth is inadequate for phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (eg, staphylococcal small colony variants)
Assessing discrepancies amongst cefoxitin and oxacillin phenotypic testing results or penicillin-binding protein 2a test results
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
VariesSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | ||
Reject Due To
| Agar plate Mixed culture |
Reject |
Reference Values
Not detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 6 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87641