Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis

General Information

Lab Name

Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis

Lab Code

BSEQID

Epic Name

Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis

Description

For AFB DNA Sequencing Identification, see AFB ID by Sequence Analysis [ASEQID]. Blood bottles and trek broth must have organisms visible by stain to be acceptable for sequence analysis.

More information regarding submission of samples can be obtained viewing individual test pages below.

Molecular Microbiology Order Form
Molecular Microbiology Specimen Submission: Additional information regarding specimen submission.
Molecular Microbiology Acceptable Specimens: Full list of acceptable specimens.

Synonyms

16S PCR, 16S sequencing, bacteria 16S, bacteria identification, Bacteria PCR, bacteria sequencing, bacterial 16S, bacterial identification, bacterial identification of isolated colonies, Bacterial PCR, Bacterial PCR from pure culture, bacterial sequencing, broad range bacteria PCR, broad range bacterial PCR, molecular bacteria, molecular bacterial, molecular identification, universal bacteria PCR, universal bacterial PCR

Components

Code Name
BSQID Bacteria Sequence: Identification
BSQSI Bacteria Sequence: Specimen Description
BSQSR Bacteria Sequence: Special Requests
BSQSC Bacteria Sequence: Specimen Comments
BSQREV Bacteria Sequence: Pathologist Review
BSQME Bacteria Sequence: Method Note

Interpretation

Method

DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Pure Culture

Collection

Handling Instructions

Send pure culture with growth (plate, slant or positive blood culture bottle) at room or refrigerated temperature. Follow approved regulations for transporting infectious substances. A mixed culture will be subject to an additional charge.

Quantity

requested: Plate, slant or bottle

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600

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Shipping Address

Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147

Performing Lab Address

Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147

Contact Information

Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you may have. Your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible.

email: molmicdx@uw.edu

The Molecular Microbiology lab is open from Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT.

Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198.

For results or other inquiries, we can be reached by phone at the following numbers:

  • Phone: (206) 598-5735
  • Alternate phone: (206) 598-6147
  • FAX: (206) 520-4903

For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190

Frequency

2-4 business days after receipt of specimen

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87153

LOINC

66885-5

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4495