Bacterial detection by 16S NGS

General Information

Lab Name

Bacterial detection by 16S NGS

Lab Code

NGS16S

Epic Name

Bacterial Detection By 16S NGS

Description

Bacterial detection by 16S Next Generation Sequencing is only available as a reflexive test from Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA) when there is evidence of multiple bacterial templates present.

Results in 10 business days after reflex from Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Please visit our website for additional information or contact Molecular Microbiology at 206-598-5735. Our website for this testing is found at Next Generation 16S rRNA Sequencing

Synonyms

16s deep sequencing, bacterial identification, polymicrobial sequencing

Components

Code Name
NG16SI 16S Gene Next Gen Seq Specimen
NG16RS 16S Gene Next Gen Seq Results
NG16IN 16S Gene Next Gen Seq Interpretation
NG16SR 16S Gene Next Gen Seq Requests
NG16ME 16S Gene Next Gen Seq Method

Interpretation

Method

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

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Collection

This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Handling Instructions

This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Quantity

requested: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).
minimum: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Processing

This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

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

Result in 10 business days after reflex from Bacterial DNA Detection by PCR (BCTDNA).

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87801

LOINC

66885-5

Interfaced Order Code

UOW2766