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Test Code LCADP Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Plasma

Reporting Name

Adenovirus PCR, P

Useful For

Aiding in diagnosing adenovirus infections using plasma specimens

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a sterile, plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LCADP Adenovirus PCR, P 21055-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
56088 Adenovirus PCR, P 21055-9

Interpretation

A positive result indicates the presence of adenovirus nucleic acid in the clinical specimen.

 

A negative result does not rule out the presence of adenoviruses because viral DNA may be present at levels below the detection limits of this assay.

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Method Name

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

Forms

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