Whole Genome Sequencing

• Bacterial
• Viral
• Parasitic
• Fungal

• Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
• Next generation sequencing (NGS)
• Sequencing

• PRIOR CONSULTATION IS REQUIRED.  
• Requested through consultation with epidemiology.
• Contact CEDEP prior to submission.

• None

• Acceptable Specimen Sources/Type(s) for Submission 

-  Pure bacterial or fungal isolates
-  Extracted nucleic acid from bacterial, viral, parasite or fungus. 

• Specimen must be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers and match accompanying Lab Web Portal order.

• None

• Specimens should be stored between 2 - 8°C and for no longer than 2 days  after collection. 
• If specimens cannot be transported within 2 days of collection, they should be frozen at  (-70)°C or colder.

• Specimens must be transported on cold packs pack and maintained at 2 - 8°C. 
• Frozen  specimens should be sent on Dry Ice.
• All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180). 

Unsatisfactory specimens include, but may not be limited to:
- The specimen was broken or leaked in transit
- No specimen was in the container submitted
- Improper specimen type submitted
- Specimens received at improper temperature
- Specimens received without documentation of consultation.
- Isolate submission was not a fresh, pure isolate. 

• Nashville