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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Gold standard for detecting oxacillin/nafcillin resistance in Staphylococcus species. Determine presence of mecA/mecC genes that confer resistance to nearly all beta-lactam antibiotics. For susceptibility panel testing for Staphylococcus spp, order Antimicrobial Susceptibility - Staphylococcus (0060707). For detection of colonization, order Staphylococcus Surveillance Culture (0060124).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Actively growing Staphylococcus aureus or coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, in pure culture.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transport sealed container with pure culture on agar slant or in bacterial transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Room temperature.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Mixed cultures or non-viable organisms.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Isolate identification and specimen source required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Presence or absence (of mecA/mecC genes).
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Presence of mecA/mecC genes indicates resistance to methicillin/oxacillin and most other beta-lactam antibiotics.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
An additional processing fee will be billed for all organisms not submitted in pure culture, as indicated in the specimen requirements.
If species identification is not provided, identification will be performed at ARUP. Additional charges apply.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
beta-lactam antibiotic resistance
mecA Gene
mecC Gene
MRSA
Antimicrobial Susceptibility - mecA/mecC Genes by PCR
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