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Bacterial 16S rDNA Sequencing
Test Code17221
Alias/See Also
LAB15025
CPT Codes
87153
Preferred Specimen
Pure bacterial isolate, submitted on appropriate culture medium (agar slant), safely contained in a double-walled container
Instructions
Subculture isolate to the appropriate slant and submit in double-walled container.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Determined by viability
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Determined by viability
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Mixed culture • Received frozen
Methodology
16S Sequencing
Setup Schedule
Set up: Sun, Tues, Thurs evening; Report available: 9 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Bacterial 16S rDNA sequencing is a genotypic test used as an adjunct to the phenotypic characteristics of an unknown bacterial isolate in order to determine the genus and/or the genus and species of the isolate. Genotypic tests are useful in the identification of unusual and new emerging pathogens.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
