AFB ID by Sequence Analysis
General Information
- Lab Name
- AFB ID by Sequence Analysis
- Lab Code
- ASEQID
- Epic Name
- (not orderable in Epic)
- Description
Culture that is identified as Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), MTB complex, or M. bovis will have susceptibilities reflexively ordered for an additional charge. Blood bottles and trek broth must have organisms visible by stain 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
- Acid fast bacilli PCR, acid fast bacteria, acid-fast bacteria, AFB identification, AFB PCR, AFB PCR from pure culture, AFB sequencing, bacteria 16S, Mycobacteria PCR, Mycobacterial sequencing, Mycobacterial identification of isolated colonies, Mycobacterium identification
- Components
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Code Name ASQID AFB Sequence: Identification ASQSI AFB Sequence: Specimen Description ASQSR AFB Sequence: Special Requests ASQSC AFB Sequence: Specimen Comments ASQREV AFB Sequence: Pathologist Review ASQME AFB Sequence: Method Note
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Pure Culture
- 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
- Receiving Instructions
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)
- Frequency
- 2-4 business days after receipt of specimen
- Available STAT?
- No
- Performing Location(s)
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CL Molecular Microbiology
206-598-5735Shipping Address
Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 171A
Renton, WA 98057Performing Lab Address
UW Medicine Central Laboratory
Molecular Microbiology
1601 Lind Ave SW
Room 485
Renton, WA 98057Please 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 results or urgent inquiries, we can be reached by phone Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm PDT:
- Phone: (206) 598-5735
- FAX: (206) 520-4903
For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact the Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190
Billing inquiries and requests for faxed reports can be made to our Client Services Department at (206) 520-4600 or (800) 713-5198.
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87153
- LOINC
- 14974-0
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4474