Yeast ID by Sequence Analysis

General Information

Lab Name

Yeast ID by Sequence Analysis

Lab Code

YSEQID

Epic Name

(not orderable in Epic)

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

Fungal identification, Fungal PCR from pure culture, Fungal sequencing, ITS, Molecular ID, Yeast identification, Yeast identification of isolated colonies, Yeast molecular ID, Yeast PCR, Yeast sequencing

Components

Code Name
YSQID Yeast Sequence Identification
YSQSI Yeast Sequence: Specimen Description
YSQSR Yeast Sequence: Special Requests
YSQSC Yeast Sequence: Specimen Comments
YSQREV Yeast Sequence: Pathologist Review
YSQME Yeast 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)

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

2-4 business days after receipt of specimen

Available STAT?

No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

87153

LOINC

62202-7

Interfaced Order Code

UOW4488