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Test Code 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.


Secondary ID

622150

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)

Reporting Name

Adenovirus DNA Detect/Quant, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen 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 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ADVQU Adenovirus DNA Detect/Quant, P In Process

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
622150 Adenovirus DNA Detect/Quant, P In Process