Adenovirus
Use
Adenovirus immunohistochemical testing enables rapid identification of adenovirus infections in tissue specimens by targeting viral antigens of serogroups 2 and 5. Such testing is valuable in confirming latent or active adenoviral involvement in lymphoid tissues, supporting histologic diagnosis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not specified; common considerations include tissue quality, fixation, and antigen preservation which may impact IHC staining integrity (e.g., age of block, slide preparation), although these are not explicitly detailed on the page.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
FFPE tissue block preferred; or one unbaked, unstained slide for H&E (required) and two to three positively charged unstained slides (4‑5 microns) per test/antibody ordered; block/slide IDs must match requisition
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport—not in direct contact with specimen