Test Code ADP Adenovirus (ADV) DNA PCR

Important Note

For swab collection, a special collection media (red top) is needed. Please dispatch a porter to the Molecular Diagnosis Centre with the following instruction: "Collect 1× swab for Adenovirus PCR".

For swab and tissue, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "SWAB" or "TISSUE" in the final report.

Laboratory Code

LAB2067

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)

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 Type: Tissue Biopsy

Container/Tube: Sterile Container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Specimen Stability

7 days, refrigerated

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Qualitative

Days and Times Performed

Tuesday, Friday, TAT 7 days

Specimen Condition

Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis	Reject
Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or hemolysis	Reject

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Aids in diagnosing adenovirus infection

Service Code

1033809

LOINC Code Information

49340-3

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025

Test Info

(a) This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.

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