Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Message
Submit 1 of the samples below following standard collection proceduresThroat or nasopharyngeal swab collected in VCM/UTM media. Do NOT use calcium alginate swabBlood collected in Gold serum separator or Lavender EDTA tubeCSF collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container Bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container Sputum collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container Urine collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container Tissue collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container Conjunctival swab collected in VCM/UTM media. Do NOT use calcium alginate swab


Test Code
LAB2921 ADENQ


Alias/See Also
ADENQ


CPT Codes
87798

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 3.0 cubic mm Tissue0.6 mL all other sample types Transport Temperature: Tissue or sputum: FrozenAll others samples: Refrigerated Stability: Whole blood and urineAmbient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: N/A SputumAmbient: N/A Refrigerated : N/A Frozen: 30 days All other specimensAmbient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 7 daysFrozen: 30 days Causes for Rejection: Sodium heparin tubeLithium heparin tubeCalcium alginate swab


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170913



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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