Adenovirus by Immunohistochemistry
Also known as: ADENOV IHC
Use
The Adenovirus by Immunohistochemistry test aids in the histologic diagnosis of adenovirus infections. This test is particularly useful for identifying adenovirus in tissue samples, facilitating accurate and timely diagnosis to guide appropriate patient management and treatment decisions. The presence of adenovirus can indicate acute infections affecting a variety of tissues and organs, which need precise identification for effective treatment.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test is performed as a stain and return (technical) service only, which means that interpretation of the staining results needs to be conducted by the requesting physician based on the tissue's clinical context. It is not suitable for specimens with non-representative tissue type or depleted specimens. Since it is an immunohistochemistry-based test, there may be limitations in detection sensitivity depending on the expression levels of adenovirus in the tissue.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Adenovirus
Protein
LOINC Codes
- 94736-6 - Tissue block ID Spec
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
2 slides
Container
tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808)
Collection Instructions
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock).
Storage Instructions
Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or unstained sections in a tissue transport kit.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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