ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Organism Identification by 16S rDNA Sequencing : 0060720

Mnemonic: MC BACSEQ

Methodology: 16S rDNA Sequencing
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Actively growing isolated organism, in pure culture, on agar slant, or on a swab in bacterial transport media. Source of specimen is required.

Storage/Transport Temperature: Organism in a sealed container at 20-25°C.

Submit specimen according to Infectious Substance, Category A, shipping guidelines.


Remarks: Indicate source of organism and any other pertinent information, including a warning if organism is suspected to be a dangerous pathogen (Brucella, Francisella, etc.)

Unacceptable Conditions: Nonviable organisms, mixed cultures, leaking containers, organisms submitted in liquid media.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
By report
Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement B in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
Note: An additional handling fee will be billed for mixed cultures submitted as indicated in the specimen requirements.
CPT Code(s): 87158
 
 

 

 

 
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