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• Detection, 16S rDNA
• Identification, 16S rDNA
• Specimen DNA Extraction

Detection and identification of Bacterial DNA (16S rRNA target). Sequencing of specific gene(s) provides a rapid and accurate identification of clinically significant organisms. 

1. Collect tissue or fluid in a sterile container.

**MICRO AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE USE ONLY**

Requires University of Washington Molecular Microbiology Test Requisition Form

1. Transport specimen in the original collection container.
2. For FFPE specimens, a pathology report is recommended to be sent with the sample.

Transport to the laboratory frozen.

• Sputum
• Blood, serum, plasma, stool/rectal swabs
• No citrated or heparinized solutions
• Tissues floating in formalin
• Swab/fluid collected in tube containing agar

See patient report.

Fresh tissue is the optimal specimen of choice, as it reduces the chance of introducing exogenous DNA templates or microorganisms during embedding/fixation. Formalin fixation dramatically reduces the sensitivity of the assays due to reduced template yield and quality.

• Bacterial PCR reflex NGS
• 16S PCR
• 16S sequencing
• Bacteria 16S
• Bacteria identification
• Bacteria PCR
• Bacteria sequencing
• Bacterial 16S
• Bacterial identification
• Bacterial PCR
• Bacterial sequencing
• Broad range bacteria PCR
• Broad range bacterial PCR
• Molecular bacteria
• Molecular bacterial