Universal PCR for Bacteria by 16S Ribosomal Next Generation Sequencing
Abbrev Code: | NGS16S | ||
Order Code: | LAB6519 | Order Name: | Bacterial DNA 16S Ribosomal Non Blood |
Synonyms: | 16S rRNA | ||
Methodology: | DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next generation sequencing | ||
CPT Codes: | 87801 x1 | ||
Turnaround Time: | Results are reported within 5-10 days | ||
Special Instructions: | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory Medical Director approval is required. |
Collection Instructions
Specimen: | Fresh or paraffin embedded tissue; sterile body fluid (BAL or CSF) |
Optimal Volume: | Tissue 1 cc (preferred); 1 mL fluid |
Container: | Container, Tissue, sterile Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
Causes for Rejection: | Sputum, swabs, tissue free-floating in formalin; bloody samples or samples containing citrate or heparin, or SPS. |
Processing and Shipping
Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store fresh tissue or body fluid frozen; paraffin embedded tissue at room temperature. |
Shipping Instructions: | Ship fresh tissue or sterile tissue frozen; paraffin embedded tissue at room temperature. |
Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (University of Washington Medical Center) |
Referral Lab number: | NGS16S |
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