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Test Code ADP Adenovirus (ADV) DNA PCR

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering code LAB2067
NBS code LBC03792
Service code 1033809

 

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type:
Whole Blood/Plasma
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL 

 

Specimen Type: Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type:
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasal, throat, ocular 

Container/Tube: Universal transport media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable too)

Specimen Volume: Entire collection
 

Specimen Type: Stool

Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection
 

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection
 

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Specimen Stability and Condition

Specimen stabilty All specimen types, 7 days, refrigerated
Unsuitable condition (to reject) Whole blood/Bone marrow aspirate : Frozen or hemolysis
Unsuitable condition (to reject) UTM samples without swab

 

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

Testing days: Monday and Thursday, TAT 2 - 6  days

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384

Useful For

Aids in diagnosing adenovirus infection

Update

Last updated 30/08/2026

LOINC Code Information

49340-3

Test Info

This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.