Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR : 19726

Test Code
PTADVN or 19726


CPT Codes
87799

Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
1 mL serum or 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top).
or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top).
or
1 mL CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or urine collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container.

Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


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



Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule
Sunday -Saturday


Report Available
1-3 days


Limitations
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.


Reference Range
Not Detected


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).


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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.