Bacterial Strain Typing by Whole Genome Sequencing
General Information
- Lab Name
- Whole Genome Strain Typing
- Lab Code
- NGSTYP
- 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.- Components
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Code Name NGTPSI WGS Typing Specimen Info NGTPRS Whole Genome Typing Results
Interpretation
- Guidelines
- Method
DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, next-generation sequencing
- Reference Range
- See individual components
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Pure culture of bacterial organisms
- Collection
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Isolates should be submitted on whole plate or slant agar media, labeled with a minimum of two identifiers. Provide site/source of isolate, organism identification, and date of primary specimen collection.
- Handling Instructions
Ship at room temperature
- Quantity
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Requested: Viable bacterial subculture. Multiple isolates must by submitted for comparison.
Minimum: Not applicable
Processing
- Receiving Instructions
Outside Laboratory: Organism on slant or plate. Ship at room temperature.
- Misc Sendout
Performance
- Lab Department
- Micro Molecular Diag(MMD)
- Frequency
- Contact lab for details
- Available STAT?
- No
- 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
Billing & Coding
- CPT Codes
- 87153
- LOINC
- 18725-2
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW4811