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.