Mold ID by Sequence Analysis

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General Information

Lab Name
Mold ID by Sequence Analysis
Lab Code
MSEQID
Epic Name
Mold ID by Sequence Analysis
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
28S, Fungal identification, Fungal PCR from pure culture, Fungal sequencing, Fungi PCR, Mold sequencing, Mold identification, Mold identification of isolated colonies, Mold PCR
Components
Code Name
MSQID Mold Sequence: Identification
MSQSI Mold Sequence: Specimen Description
MSQSR Mold Sequence: Special Requests
MSQSC Mold Sequence: Specimen Comments
MSQREV Mold Sequence: Pathologist Review
MSQME Mold 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)
UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600

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Shipping Address

Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147

Performing Lab Address

Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147

Contact 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

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
87153
LOINC
35691-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4481