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.

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

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

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

35691-5

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4481