-1739993209.png){kind=logo}
Home
HelpTest Code LADV Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
VariesNecessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Source information must include main anatomical site of collection.
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
Sources: Nasal, throat, respiratory, genital, or ocular
Supplies:
-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
-BD E-Swab (T853)
-M4-RT (T605)
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu) and E-Swab or Culturette
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into a multimicrobe media.
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, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu)
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 and respiratory specimens: 0.5 mL
Spinal fluid and urine: 0.3 mL
Stool: 0.5 g
Swab or Tissue: See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
CPT Code Information
87798
Clinical Information
Human adenoviruses cause a variety of diseases, including pneumonia, cystitis, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, hepatitis, myocarditis, and encephalitis. In humans, adenoviruses have been recovered from almost every organ system. Infections can occur at any time of the year and in all age groups. Currently, there are over 50 adenovirus serotypes that have been grouped into 6 separate subgenera.
Although adenovirus can be recovered in cell culture, it can take up to 3 weeks for the virus to be identified by culture methods (Mayo Clinic's shell vial culture provides more rapid results, reported at 2 and 5 days). Serological tests have faster turnaround times but can be less sensitive compared to culture. Polymerase chain reaction assays offer a rapid, specific, and sensitive means of diagnosis by detecting adenovirus DNA.
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReject Due To
| Calcium alginate-tipped swab Wood swab Transport swab containing gel Dry/flocked ESwab |
| Thawing |
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.