Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

General Information

Lab Name
Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing
Lab Code
BWGSID
Epic Name
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

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Pure Culture
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
Requested: plate or slant

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)
Frequency
Twice a week, Turnaround time 5-10 business days after receiving the 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
90246-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4616