Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis

General Information

Lab Name
Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis
Lab Code
BSEQID
Epic Name
(not orderable in Epic)
Description

For AFB DNA Sequencing Identification, see AFB ID by Sequence Analysis [ASEQID]. 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
16S PCR, 16S sequencing, bacteria 16S, bacteria identification, Bacteria PCR, bacteria sequencing, bacterial 16S, bacterial identification, bacterial identification of isolated colonies, Bacterial PCR, Bacterial PCR from pure culture, bacterial sequencing, broad range bacteria PCR, broad range bacterial PCR, molecular bacteria, molecular bacterial, molecular identification, universal bacteria PCR, universal bacterial PCR
Components

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)
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.

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87153
LOINC
66885-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4495