Fungal DNA Detection by ITS Next Gen Seq

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

NGSITS

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Fungal DNA Detection by ITS Next Gen Seq

Description

Fungal ITS Next Generation Sequencing is only available as reflexive test from Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA) when there is evidence of multiple fungal templates present.

Results in 10 business days after reflex from Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).

For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular Diagnosis Microbiology Section Website

Synonyms

broad range fungal PCR, broad range fungi PCR, fungal identification, fungal ITS, Fungal PCR, fungal sequencing, Fungi PCR, fungi sequencing, ITS deep sequencing, ITS PCR, ITS sequencing, molecular fungal, molecular fungi, Next Generation Sequencing, NGS, polymicrobial sequencing, universal fungal PCR, universal fungi PCR

Components

Code	Name
NGITSI	Fungal ITS Gene Next Gen Seq Specimen
NGITRS	Fungal ITS Gene Next Gen Seq Results
NGITIN	Fungal ITS Gene Next Gen Seq Interpretation
NGITSR	Fungal ITS Gene Next Gen Seq Requests
NGITME	Fungal ITS Gene Next Gen Seq Method Note

Interpretation

Method

DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), sequencing

Reference Range

See individual components

Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).
Collection: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).
Handling Instructions
Quantity: requested: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).
minimum: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).

Processing

Processing: This only available as a reflexive test, please refer to Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).

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

Results in 10 business days after reflex from Fungal DNA Detection by PCR (FUNDNA).

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 87801
LOINC: 91090-1
Interfaced Order Code: UOW4626