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Test Code ADVPCR Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Adenovirus PCR

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections


Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Sources: Pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, or amniotic

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Respiratory

Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

 

Specimen Type: Spinal fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Stool

Supplies: Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 g

 

Specimen Type: Swab

Supplies: M4-RT (T605)

Sources: Nasal, throat, respiratory, genital, or ocular

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) and Eswabs

Specimen Volume: Entire specimen

Collection Instructions: Place swab back into a multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5).

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Supplies: M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube: Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, or M5)

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions: Collect fresh tissue specimen.

 

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Body fluid and respiratory specimens: 0.5 mL
Spinal fluid and urine: 0.3 mL
Stool: 0.5 g
Swab or Tissue: See Specimen Required

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reference Values

Negative

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LADV Adenovirus PCR 39528-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SRC65 Specimen Source 31208-2
89074 Adenovirus PCR 39528-5

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.