Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis

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General Information

Lab Name
Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis
Lab Code
BSEQID
Epic Ordering
Bacteria ID by Sequence Analysis
Description

For AFB DNA Sequencing Identification, see ASEQID. Blood bottles and trek broth must have organisms visible by stain to be acceptable for sequence analysis.

For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular Diagnosis Microbiology Section Website

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

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 (plate, tube 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

Clinical Lab, Room # NW177,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

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
66885-5
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4495