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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 (others please specify)
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
7 days, refrigerated
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
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 18/06/2026
LOINC Code Information
49340-3
Service Code
LBC03792
1033809
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.
Laboratory Code
LAB2067