Test Code LAB7040 Adenovirus PCR, Quantitative
Performing Laboratory
Viracor Eurofins
Methodology
Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Specimen Requirements
Acceptable Specimens:
Plasma (lavender-top or pink-top EDTA tube)
Collection Procedure:
- Draw blood into lavender-top or pink-top EDTA tube. Avoid hemolysis.
- Maintain sterility and forward promptly at ambient temperature only.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Saturday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available
Routine: 1-3 days.
Test Classification and CPT Coding
Test Classification:
This test was developed and its performance characteristics detemined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Assay Limit of Detection:
Whole Blood: 1 x 1010 copies/mL
Limitations:
The quantitative range of this assay is 190 copies/mL to 1 x 1010 copies/mL.
CPT Code:
87799
Reference Values
Not Detected
Specimen Transport Temperature
Plasma - ambient (96 hours)/Frozen OK
Additional Information
For BJH Laboratory Use Only
Minimum Volume:
Plasma: 2mL, aliquot plasma into sterile screw cap tube.
Minimum volume acceptable 0.5mL
Laboratory Processing Instructions:
BJH Molecular Infectious Disease Laboratory will forward to the performing laboratory.