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Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR
Test Code19726 (91670)
Preferred Specimen
Red Top
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Transport Container
Serum/plasma: Transport tube
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top)
CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or urine: Sterile plastic leak-proof container
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top)
CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or urine: Sterile plastic leak-proof container
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?)
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.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
Setup Schedule
Daily
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.
