Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test code

16046

CPT code(s)*

87798

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Clinical significance

Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - This test is designed to detect multiple strains of adenovirus, including adenovirus 40 and 41, but it does not differentiate among strains. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods and is the preferred method for the detection of acute adenovirus infection.

Test resources

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Details

Test details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay category

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.

Alternative name(s)

Adenovirus DNA Qual PCR

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	Throat or nasopharyngeal swab submitted in 1 mL M4 media, VCM (green-cap), or equivalent (UTM) tube
Alternative specimen(s)	1 mL serum • 1 mL whole blood or plasma collected in EDTA (lavender-top) tube • 1 mL CSF, sputum, or urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container • 1 mL bronchial, nasopharyngeal, or tracheal lavage/wash collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container • 3 cubic mm tissue collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container • Eye swab (conjunctival) in an M4, VCM (green-cap) container or equivalent
Minimum volume	3 cubic mm tissue • 0.6 mL all other specimen types
Transport container	M4, VCM (green-cap), or equivalent (UTM) tube
Transport temperature	Tissue and sputum: Frozen All other specimens: Refrigerated (cold pack)
Specimen stability	Whole blood and urine Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: Unacceptable Sputum Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: Unacceptable Frozen: 30 days All other specimens Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days
Reject criteria	Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Calcium alginate swabs

Reference range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
86002433	ADENOVIRUS DNA, QL REAL TIME PCR	39528-5	Adenovirus DNA
86002938	SOURCE	31208-2	Specimen

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly , VA 20151-2228

Setup schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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