Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Sequencing

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

BWGSID

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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

Code	Name
BWGKIN	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Kingdom
BWGPHL	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Phylum
BWGCLA	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Class
BWGORD	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Order
BWGFAM	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Family
BWGGEN	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Genus
BWGSPE	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Species
BWGADD	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Additional Comparison
BWGMEN	Bacterial ID by Whole Genome Seq: Method Note

Interpretation

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

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 ---------------------------------------- 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?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 87153
LOINC: 90246-0
Interfaced Order Code: UOW4616