Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Adenovirus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

16046
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
16046
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

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

None found for this test
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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.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Adenovirus DNA Qual PCR

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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.

Reference Range(s)

Not detected

Alternative Name(s)

Adenovirus DNA Qual PCR
Service Area must be determined

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
Throat or nasopharyngeal swab submitted in 1 mL M4 media, VCM (green-cap), or equivalent (UTM) tube
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
3 cubic mm tissue • 0.6 mL all other specimen types
M4, VCM (green-cap), or equivalent (UTM) tube
Tissue and sputum: Frozen
All other specimens: Refrigerated (cold pack)
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
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Calcium alginate swabs
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

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

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