Mold ID by Sequence Analysis
General Information
Lab Name
Mold ID by Sequence Analysis
Lab Code
MSEQID
Epic Name
Mold ID by Sequence Analysis
Description
Blood bottles and trek broth must have organisms visible by stain or wet mount to be acceptable for sequence analysis.
For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular Diagnosis Microbiology Section Website
Synonyms
28S, Fungal identification, Fungal PCR from pure culture, Fungal sequencing, Fungi PCR, Mold sequencing, Mold identification, Mold identification of isolated colonies, Mold PCR
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| MSQID | Mold Sequence: Identification |
| MSQSI | Mold Sequence: Specimen Description |
| MSQSR | Mold Sequence: Special Requests |
| MSQSC | Mold Sequence: Specimen Comments |
| MSQREV | Mold Sequence: Pathologist Review |
| MSQME | Mold 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
Collection
Handling Instructions
Send pure culture (plate, tube 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 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
|---|
Frequency
Preliminary results in 2 to 4 days. Testing initiated upon receipt of specimen, Monday-Friday.
Available STAT?
No