Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

19726

CPT Code(s)

87799

Test Code

19726

CPT Code(s)

87799

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Clinical Significance

Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR - This test is used to determine the presence of Adenovirus in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.

Test Resources

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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)

Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR	Not Detected (copies/mL)
Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR	Not Detected (Log copies/mL)

Alternative Name(s)

Respiratory Virus

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR	Not Detected (copies/mL)
Adenovirus DNA, QN RT PCR	Not Detected (Log copies/mL)

Alternative Name(s)

Respiratory Virus

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Container

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serum/plasma: Transport tube
Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top)
CSF, bronchial lavage/wash, nasopharyngeal lavage/wash, tracheal lavage/wash, or urine: Sterile plastic leak-proof container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Whole blood and urine
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
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, Preferred Specimen(s)

Service Area must be determined

Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Transport Container

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Whole blood and urine
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

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, Preferred Specimen(s)

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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