Test Code UWBAC / UWBAC-MC Universal PCR Bacterial Only

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington (UW) - Referred to UW via MCL Warde Medical Laboratory

Useful For

Direct detection of microbial DNA from tissues: DNA is isolated from specimen and amplified by conventional PCR using a battery of broad-range primers dependent on the test type requested. Amplified products are sequenced and the organism(s) identified on the basis of sequence data.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be issued

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

11-14 Days

This test is performed at University of Washington and referred to them through MCL

Specimen Type

Fresh Frozen Tissue

Preferred Container

Sterile Container

Specimen Collection and Handling

Fresh frozen tissue specimen, fresh samples should by submitted frozen on dry ice. For solid tissue, please note UW does not process more than 1 cubic cm. Submit only the portion of the specimen with the greatest potential. Fresh speciemns are reccommended when possible, paraffin embedded tissues may be accepcted when fresh tissue is not available.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Fresh Frozen Tissue

Frozen: 1 Year

Refrigerated: Unacceptable

Room Temp: Unacceptable

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87801	Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) multiple organisms; amplified probe(s) technique

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