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Adenovirus by Qualitative PCR
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Ordering Recommendation
Detect adenovirus groups A-F. Diagnose adenovirus in patients.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or serum separator tube. Also acceptable: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or tissue.
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.
Whole blood: Refrigerated. All others: Frozen.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months
All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2007474 | Adenovirus, Source | 31208-2 |
| 2007475 | Adenovirus by PCR | 39528-5 |
Aliases
- Adeno qualitative
- Adenovirus PCR
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