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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to detect adenovirus groups A-F; does not quantify viral load. Useful for specimen types other than blood. For blood specimens, the preferred test is Adenovirus by Quantitative PCR (2007192).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), serum separator tube, or urine. Also acceptable: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or tissue.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
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 TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Whole blood: Refrigerated. All others: Frozen.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
Qualitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Sun-Sat
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Compliance Category
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The 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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