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Test Code SYNERGY UW Synergism Study

Important Note

This test must be scheduled with the UW Microbiology Lab at (206) 598-6147.

Clinical System Name

Synergism Study

Synonyms

SYNERGY UW

 

 

Sample Requirements

Specimen: See Note

Container(s): See Note

Preferred Vol: See Note

Minimum Vol:  See Note

 

Note: An isolate of the patient's organism will be prepared by the CHRMC Micro Lab. Method is affected by contamination of culture, age of culture and incorrect storage temperature.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: RT

Storage location: Store isolate plates flat and inverted at room temperature unless otherwise directed by Micro. Store the requisition in the clear plastic box on the front of the CPA freezer.

 

 

Off-site collection:

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
  Room temp

 

  Refrigerated  
  Frozen

 

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N

As arranged. Tests run as scheduled

 3 - 8 d

 

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnostic Lab

Department

Department:  

University of Washington

Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number

(206) 598-6066

 

 

CPT Codes

CPT code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Methodology

Method: None specified

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

Interpretive report will be provided.

 

 

Send Out Instructions

 

Reference Test Name:

Synergism Study

Reference Test Number:

None specified

Instructions:

Notify UW Microbiology Lab before sending the specimen (206) 598-6147. Send out Mon - Fri at 0900 and 1600 with the UW/HMC courier. Use a UW/HMC Microbiology test request form. Keep the last (green) copy for our lab records. UW forwards to Focus Labs.