&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OVERVIEW&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The mecA, Molecular Detection, PCR test is designed to identify the presence of the mecA gene in staphylococcal bacterial isolates. This gene is responsible for methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and other staphylococcal species, making it crucial for diagnosing and managing methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The test uses Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology to amplify and detect mecA DNA from various specimen types, ensuring accurate and rapid identification of resistant strains. Proper specimen collection and handling are essential for optimal test performance and reliability.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;METHOD NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using LightCycler with Amplified Product Detection using Fluorescent Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Hybridization Probes&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AVAILABILITY&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;REPORTING NAME&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;ReportingName-value&quot;&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;ReportingName-value&quot;&gt;
&lt;div id=&quot;ReportingName-value&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;mecA PCR&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALIASES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;mecA&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Staphylococcus&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Staph&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;h3 id=&quot;SpecimenType-title&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN TYPE&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Varies&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #33cccc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;TBC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;SPECIMEN REQUIRED&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Supplies:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Infectious Container, Large &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Container/Tube:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Agar slant or other appropriate media&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Specimen Volume:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Organism in pure culture&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Collection Instructions:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Perform isolation of bacteria.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The organism must be in pure culture, actively growing.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Do not submit mixed cultures.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

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