Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

ADPCRQT

Quest Code

19726

CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen

1.8 mL serum or
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top), or PPT (white-top) tube or
3.0 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 (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

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • 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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.