16S rRNA (Sterile site)

Testing Laboratory

Department

Microbiology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

SEQ

Test Code (Numeric Code)

2701

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

24 hours

Synonyms

Sequencing
Molecular ID
Bacterial 16S rRNA Sequencing
Ribosomal RNA

Turnaround Time

7 days

Specimen Type

• Aspirate
• Biopsy
• CSF
• Isolate
• Tissue

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

0.5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Please refer to Additional Information below

Additional Specimen Information

Testing will only be considered on specimens from sterile sites, transported in an appropriate sterile container.

Aliquot Instructions

Transport to Lab

Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

All referred isolates should be sent on ice.

16S rRNA testing will only be done after discussion with the clinical microbiologist.

Contact Information