Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD32754Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 8355
Adenovirus Antigen, DFA
Also known as: Adenovirus Direct Antigen Detection, Adenovirus Direct Exam
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Adenovirus antigen
OtherOther
Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Nasal Swab
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
VCM medium or equivalent
Collection Instructions
Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash or nasopharyngeal swab in VCM medium or equivalent
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate at 2‑8 °C; if delay, freeze at -70 °C and transport on dry ice
Causes for Rejection
Dry swabs; nasal smear; non‑respiratory specimens; specimens in formalin or other fixatives; samples in non‑viral transport medium; sputum; throat swabs; unpreserved samples
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
| Frozen | 30 days at -70 °C |