Adenovirus Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Casandra

Casandra Test Code MC50559Version 1 (DRAFT)

Performing Lab

Lab Mayo Clinic LabLab Test ID ADVCPT Codes 88341, 88342

Adenovirus Immunostain, Technical Component Only

Clinical Use

Use

This test is useful for the identification of adenovirus infection. Adenoviruses are nonenveloped, regular icosahedron pathogens containing double-stranded DNA. They are often associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses as well as conjunctivitis. The test involves the technical component only of immunohistochemical staining to identify adenovirus presence in tissue.

Special Instructions

This test includes only the technical performance of the stain; no pathologist interpretation is provided. It should not be ordered with pathology consultation (PATHC), as those orders will be canceled. Clients ordering manually will not have access to digital images; electronic ordering is required for access.

Limitations

This test does not include pathologist interpretation, only the technical performance of the stain. Age and handling of paraffin sections can affect immunoreactivity, requiring sections to be prepared with care. The type of slide and how they are stored can impact results due to changes in slide surface chemistry.

Test Details

FDA Approved

New York Approved

Methodology

Immunoassay (IHC)

Biomarkers

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

Order only;no result

Result Turnaround Time

1-3 days

Specimen

Tissue (FFPE)

Volume

Not provided

Minimum Volume

Not provided

Container

Immunostain Technical Only Envelope

Collection Instructions

Preferred specimen types include formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block or 2 Unstained, positively charged glass slides (25- x 75- x 1-mm) per test ordered; sections 4-microns thick.