Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative Real‑Time PCR
Also known as: Respiratory Virus
Use
This test is used to determine the presence and quantify Adenovirus DNA in patient specimens. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods, and it provides more rapid results than other methods including culture ([jdos.nicholsinstitute.com](https://jdos.nicholsinstitute.com/dos/MaryWashingtonHealth/test/1116999?utm_source=openai)).
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
PCR-based (PCR)
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Serum or whole blood (EDTA lavender or ACD yellow‑top) or plasma (EDTA, ACD, PPT white‑top) or CSF, bronchial/nasopharyngeal/tracheal lavage/wash or urine
Causes for Rejection
Heparin‑anticoagulated whole blood or plasma; calcium alginate swabs ([intellitestmanager.questdiagnostics.com](https://intellitestmanager.questdiagnostics.com/home/output/224824?utm_source=openai))
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours (whole blood & urine), 48 hours (all other specimens) |
| Refrigerated | 7 days (whole blood & urine), 7 days (all other specimens) |
| Frozen | Unacceptable (whole blood & urine), 30 days (all other specimens) |