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Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code19726
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum or
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL urine, or
1 mL CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL urine, or
1 mL CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Whole blood and urine
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood or plasma anticoagulated with heparin • Calcium alginate swabs
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
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
| Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR | Not Detected (copies/mL) |
| Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR | Not Detected (Log copies/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.
