Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing
General Information
- Lab Name
- Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing
- Lab Code
- BWGSID
- Epic Ordering
- Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing
- 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.- Synonyms
- bacteria identification, Bacteria PCR, bacteria sequencing, bacterial, bacterial identification, bacterial identification of isolated colonies, Bacterial PCR, Bacterial PCR from pure, bacterial sequencing, culture, molecular, molecular bacteria, next generation sequencing, NGS, Strain typing, WGS, Whole genome identification, Whole Genome sequencing
- Components
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Interpretation
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Pure Culture
- Collection
- Handling Instructions
Send pure culture (plate or slant) at room or refrigerated temperature. Follow approved regulations for transporting infectious substances. A mixed culture will be rejected or subject to an additional charge.
- Quantity
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requested: plate or slant
Processing
- Processing
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)
- Performing Location(s)
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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: 206-598-6147Performing Lab Address
Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Contact 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
- Twice a week, Turnaround time 5-10 business days after receiving the specimen
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 87153
- LOINC
- 90246-0
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4616