DNA Extraction; Nucleic Acid Purification; PCR; Sequencing
Fungus
See Collection Instructions
U of Washington (UW) MC Molecular Microbiology
Other Reference Test
Monday-Friday
2-4 Days
1-2 mL Tissue or Body Fluid
Sterile Container
Fresh frozen tissue collected in a sterile container or non-bloody body fluids collected in a sterile tube without preservative or in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is acceptable. Formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue (PET) is also acceptable. However, formalin fixation dramatically reduces the sensitivity of the assays due to reduced template yield and quality.
Frozen-Only
Tissue in formalin; Samples containing SPS, citrate or heparin; Blood/Serum specimens; Samples collected on swabs
2 mL Tissue or Body Fluid
1 mL Tissue or Body Fluid
Complete a U of Washington Molecular Microbiology requisition and submit with specimen frozen. If submitting formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue send room temp.
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