Laboratory Test Guide

Bacterial Strain Typing by Whole Genome Sequencing

General Information

Lab Name

Whole Genome Strain Typing

Lab Code

NGSTYP

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.

Components

Code	Name
NGTPSI	WGS Typing Specimen Info
NGTPRS	Whole Genome Typing Results

Interpretation

Method

DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, next-generation sequencing

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Pure culture of bacterial organisms

Collection

Isolates should be submitted on whole plate or slant agar media, labeled with a minimum of two identifiers. Provide site/source of isolate, organism identification, and date of primary specimen collection.

Handling Instructions

Ship at room temperature

Quantity

requested: Viable bacterial subculture. Multiple isolates must by submitted for comparison.
minimum: Not applicable

Processing

Outside Laboratory: Organism on slant or plate. Ship at room temperature.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)

Performing Location(s)

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