Test Code LADV Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Reporting Name
Adenovirus PCRUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of adenovirus infections
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
VariesNecessary Information
Specimen source is required.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Sources: Pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, or amniotic
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Stool
Supplies: Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 g
Specimen Type: Swab
Supplies: M4-RT (T605)
Sources: Nasal, throat, respiratory, genital, or ocular
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) and Eswabs
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into a multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5).
Specimen Type: Tissue
Supplies: M4-RT (T605)
Container/Tube: Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, or M5)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Collect fresh tissue specimen.
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Body Fluid, Respiratory Specimen, Spinal Fluid, or Urine: 0.3
mL
Stool: 0.5 g
Swab or Tissue: NA
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 6 a.m.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87798
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
LADV | Adenovirus PCR | 39528-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
SRC65 | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
89074 | Adenovirus PCR | 39528-5 |
Reject Due To
Other | Calcium alginate-tipped swab Wood swab Transport swab containing gel |
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.