Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

ADRTP

CPT Codes
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Preferred Specimen

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

Preferred:

Specimen
Type: Respiratory

Collection
Container/Type

Preferred:

Acceptable:

Submission
Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic, leak-proof
container

Specimen
Volume: 1 mL

Other acceptable specimens:

Specimen Type: Fluid

Source: Spinal Fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic,
leak-proof vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Sterile, plastic,
leak-proof container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or
yellow-top (ACD)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Additional Information: Draw blood in a
lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or yellow-top (ACD) tube(s) and send 1
mL whole blood refrigerated (DO NOT FREEZE).

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container/Tube: Red-top

Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw
capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a
plain red-top tube(s). Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a plastic,
screw-capped vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container/Tube: yellow-top (ACD) or
lavender-top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: 12x75 mm screw
capped vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a
yellow-top (ACD) or lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Spin down and
transfer 1 mL ACD or EDTA plasma into a plastic, screw-capped
vial. Send specimen refrigerated.

Minimum Volume

0.35 mL

Specimen Stability

Whole blood

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens

Room temperature: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 7 days

Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Report Available

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Last Updated: February 16, 2023

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.