Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

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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

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
requested: plate or slant

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
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