Ordering RecommendationRecommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Detect adenovirus groups A-F. Diagnose adenovirus in patients.
MnemonicUnique test identifier.
ADENOPCR
MethodologyProcess(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
PerformedDays of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
ReportedExpected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval StatusIndicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or tissue.
Specimen Preparation
Do not freeze whole blood specimens. Transfer 1 mL whole blood, serum, plasma, BAL, CSF, or sputum to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Swabs: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522 2787. Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Whole blood: Refrigerated. All others: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Heparinized specimens.
Remarks
Specimen source required.
Stability
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference IntervalNormal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive DataBackground information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
NoteAdditional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT CodesThe American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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AliasesOther names that describe the test. Synonyms.
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