Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

General Information

Lab Name

Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

Lab Code

BWGSID

Epic Name

Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

Description

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

bacteria identification, Bacteria PCR, bacteria sequencing, bacterial, bacterial identification, bacterial identification of isolated colonies, Bacterial PCR, Bacterial PCR from pure, bacterial sequencing, culture, molecular, molecular bacteria, next generation sequencing, NGS, Strain typing, WGS, Whole genome identification, Whole Genome sequencing

Components

Code Name
BWGKIN Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Kingdom
BWGPHL Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Phylum
BWGCLA Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Class
BWGORD Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Order
BWGFAM Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Family
BWGGEN Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Genus
BWGSPE Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Species
BWGADD Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Additional Comparison
BWGMEN Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Method Note

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Pure Culture

Collection

Handling Instructions

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

Quantity

requested: plate or slant

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)

Performing Location(s)

CL Molecular Microbiology
206-598-5735

Shipping Address

Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 171A
Renton, WA 98057

Performing Lab Address

UW Medicine Central Laboratory
Molecular Microbiology
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 485
Renton, WA 98057

We receive specimens 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Please e-mail us with any questions or comments you have, so that we can provide you with the best possible service. Our e-mail is monitored in real time, and your inquiry will be answered as soon as possible.

e-mail: molmicdx@uw.edu

For urgent inquiries, billing inquiries, or requests for faxed reports, please contact our Client Services Department at (206) 598-5735 or (800) 713-5198.

Frequency

Twice a week, Turnaround time 5-10 business days after receiving the specimen

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87153

LOINC

90246-0

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4616