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.
Code | Name |
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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 |
DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing
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.
UW-MT |
Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600 ---------------------------------------- Shipping Address Attn: Molecular Microbiology Performing Lab Address Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177 |
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:
For assistance during weekends, holidays and after hours, please contact Lab Medicine Resident at (206) 598-6190 |
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