Adenovirus Quantitative PCR

Test information:

• Detect and quantify Adenovirus DNA from blood.
• Diagnose Adenovirus in patients.
• Monitor disease and / or response to therapy.
• Patients with compromised immune systems are especially susceptible to severe complications of Adenovirus infection. Quantitative Adenovirus load determination may help guide the need for and monitoring of treatment.

Availability: Referred to Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time:3 Day upon receipt at Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust

Specimen Type(s)

• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• Adenovirus DNA;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5-10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Units: copies/mL / log10 copies/mL

UKAS number

8043

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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