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Post-Transplant, Adenovirus DNA, Real-Time PCR, Blood
Test Code18122
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples collected in sodium or lithium heparin
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-Sunday Morning
Report available: Next Day
Report available: Next Day
Reference Range
Adenovirus DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected | copies/mL |
Adenovirus DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected | Log cps/mL |
Clinical Significance
This test is used to determine the presence of adenovirus in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture. Reportable range is 500 to 2,000,000 copies/mL (2.70-6.30 Log copies/mL).