AFB ID by Sequence Analysis

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General Information

Lab Name
AFB ID by Sequence Analysis
Lab Code
ASEQID
Epic Ordering
AFB ID by Sequence Analysis
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

Interpretation

Method

DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Pure Culture
Collection
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

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)
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

Frequency
Preliminary results in 2 to 4 days. Testing initiated upon receipt of specimen, Monday-Friday.
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87153
LOINC
14974-0
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4474