Step 2. Completing the Identification Request Form

 

Identification Request Forms (IRF) can be completed in two ways:

• Online: Performed electronically through our website. Online submission are available only for AccGENX-ID™ and Ribotyping services designated for our Newark, Delaware facility. Online submissions are the preferred method because they are easier and more convenient than hand written forms.

• Offline: Identification Request Forms are available in a writable PDF format in which you may also save information. There are specific forms based on the service method and whether you are shipping to our Newark, Delaware facility or our European site. You may either complete the information electronically or print it to write in your information. We encourage you to complete the information electronically to avoid potential delays that occur when hand writing is not clear. Choose the appropriate manual form from the list below.

Genotypic IRF – Page 1 and Terms
Genotypic IRF – Page Additional
AccuPRO-ID® IRF – Page 1 and Terms
AccuPRO-ID® IRF – Page Additional
Institut für Hygiene AccuGENX-ID™ IRF – Page 1 and Terms
Institut für HygieneAccuGENX-ID™ IRF – Page Additional
Institut für Hygiene AccuPRO-ID® IRF – Page 1 and Terms
Institut für Hygiene AccuPRO-ID® IRF – Page Additional

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For either method, be sure to print out the final IRF, authorize the submission by signing the document, and include a copy of the document with the shipment of samples.

Test Codes

On the IRF you must select the appropriate test code for your sample. All test codes are composed of a service package test code and a chosen turnaround time (TAT). TATs are based on business days. Click here for explanation guides of TATs.

Genotypic Sequencing Proteotypic MALDI-TOF Strain Typing Characterization
Service Accugenix-ID™ AccuBLAST® AccuPRO-ID® Ribotyping MLST or SLST
Microorganism Bacteria Fungi / Yeasts Bacteria / Fungi Bacteria Bacteria Bacteria
Target rDNA 16S ITS2 Sequence Data Files Ribosomal Proteins Ribosomal Sequence Unique Genomic Identifiers
Test Code BacSeq- FunITS- AccuBLAST- AccuPRO-ID- BacRib- Contact Technical Support for More Information
TAT (Days) 0,1,2,5 and 10 0,1,2,5 and 10 0,1,2 and 5 0,1,2,5 and 10 0,1,2,5 and 10

Please contact Technical Support at +1.302.292.8888 to inquire about test codes for other services such as MicroSEQ®, Bruker BioTyper, Gram Stains, microscopic examination of filamentous fungi and other identification methods offered by Accugenix.

Important points to consider for the Identification Request Form:

  • Before you send in your samples, remember to sign the IRF.
  • If submitting plates, remember to properly indicate which colony type(s) you want to ID, and circle them on the plates:
    • If more than one colony type is present, and you would like only the dominant colony type identified, please check the appropriate box.
    • Should you require all morphologically distinct colony types identified, please indicate this (note: subculturing fees will be applied if necessary).
    • If you would like only one type of colony identified, please circle the colony of interest with a permanent marker on the sample lid and dish (mark the side of the plate for alignment purposes), and check the appropriate box.
    • Accugenix will default to “ID Dominant Colony Only” in cases where no box is checked.
    • If necessary, please provide any specific information in the “Comments” column.
    • Insert a copy of the signed IRF with your sample shipment.

Click here for Step 1 Preparing your Samples

Click here for Step 3 Shipping your Samples

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