MicroGenDx Body Fluid Sequencing MICROGENBF

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

MicroGenDx Body Fluid Sequencing

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

MicroGenDx Body Fluid Sequencing

EPIC Order Name

MicroGeneDx Body Fluid Sequencing

Clinical Info

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) identifies both the growth potential of clinically 
relevant microbes in a sample, and the relative abundance of those microbes.

Specimen Type

Body Fluid, CSF, Urine, Tissue, Sputum, Other

Specimen Volume

2 mL Body Fluid

Container

Special Collection Kit Required

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Test kit- Special Kit Required 
Specimen: 2 mL Body Fluid( Indicate on sample)
                  4 mL Whole Blood
                  8 mL Urine 
                  2 mL Sputum- Refrigerated
                  0.2 mL stool in Cary Blair
  Acceptable sample types are Sputum, Whole Blood, Urine, BAL, CSF, Saliva, Stool and Tissue
Samples must be submitted the day of Collection

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Body Fluid  2 Day Room Temperature

Blood- 24 hours Refrigerated
Urine- 3 Days Refrigerated
Sputum 3 Days Refrigerated
Stool -4 days Refrigerated

Methodology

qPCR for antibiotic resistance genes and targeted panel identification of AFB, bacteria, and 
fungi NGS for comprehensive AFB, bacteria, and fungi identification

Days Performed

2 - 3 Days for antibiotic resistance genes and targeted panel identification of AFB, bacteria, 
and fungi 3.5 days for comprehensive AFB, bacteria, and fungi identification

Performing Laboratory

MicroGenDx

CPT

0112U

PDM

245437

Result Interpretation

See Report

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