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HelpOrderable Name ADVQU Adenovirus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Ordering Guidance
Request this test only in at-risk individuals, such as organ or hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, suspected of developing disseminated adenoviral infection.
Shipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 30 days) until transport and ship on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL (plasma)
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of disseminated adenovirus infections in at-risk individuals
Measuring adenoviral load in plasma to monitor disease progression and antiviral response in individuals with disseminated infection
Method Name
Real-Time (Quantitative) Polymerase Chain Reaction (rt-qPCR)
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Undetected
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
87799