Bacterial Strain Typing by Whole Genome Sequencing

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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.

Synonyms
Components

Interpretation

Method

DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, next-generation sequencing

Reference Range
See individual components
Guidelines

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Pure culture of bacterial organisms
Collection

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
requested: Viable bacterial subculture. Multiple isolates must by submitted for comparison.
minimum: Not applicable

Processing

Processing

Outside Laboratory: Organism on slant or plate. Ship at room temperature.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Micro Molecular Diag (MMD)
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
206-520-4600

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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
Contact lab for details
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
87153
LOINC
18725-2
Interfaced Order Code
UOW4811