MTB Resistance by Whole Genome Sequencing
General Information
- Lab Name
- MTB Resistance by Whole Genome Sequencing
- Lab Code
- MTBWGR
- Epic Ordering
- MTB Resistance 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
- Antimicrobial Resistance, MTB Resistance, MTB Susceptibility, Next generation sequencing, NGS, Tuberculosis, WGS, whole genome identification, Whole Genome sequencing
- Components
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Interpretation
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Susceptible
Resistant or Indeterminate results are considered abnormal.- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Pure Culture
- Collection
- Handling Instructions
Send pure culture with growth (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
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requested: plate or slant
Processing
- Processing
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)
- Performing Location(s)
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UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600----------------------------------------
Shipping Address
Attn: Molecular Microbiology
UW CLSPS
1601 Lind Ave SW Room 117
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: 206-520-4600
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Performing Lab Address
Clinical Microbiology Lab, NW177
University of Washington Medical Center
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-598-5735
Alternate phone: 206-598-6147Contact 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
- 94053-6
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4641