Test Entry - Detail

Adenovirus Quantitative PCR

General

Clinical Use:

Detection and quantitation of adenovirus DNA for monitoring in immunocompromised patients.

For diagnosis of acute adenovirus infection in other patient groups, see separate entry for adenovirus PCR.

Availability:

Samples are batched and tested once a week.

Aliases/Synonyms:

Adenovirus Viral Load,

Code:

VVLAD

Handling Instructions (to laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

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Reference Interval:

Reportable range:

5.00 x 10^2 - 1.10 x 10^7 copies/mL

Collection Requirements

Container:

EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL),

Sample Type:

See container

Minimum Collection Volume:

1mL

Collection Instructions:

Dedicated sample required.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated.

Processing Requirements

Alternate Containers:

EDTA (LAV9)

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate sample within 24 hours of collection.

Minimum Assay Volume:

250uL

Stability:

Separated plasma - 7 days chilled;

Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):

Send sample chilled.

Testing Locations

Performed at:

Section	Department	Site	Contact Phone
Molecular Diagnostics	Microbiology	Fiona Stanley Hospital	6152 8022

Last Updated : 09-02-2022 15:20