Adenovirus Immunostain, Technical Component Only
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.
FDA ApprovedNew York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- Order only;no result
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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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.
Storage Instructions
Attach the green pathology address label and the pink Immunostain Technical Only label included in the kit to the outside of the transport container.
Causes for Rejection
Wet/frozen tissue, cytology smears, nonformalin fixed tissue, nonparaffin embedded tissue, noncharged slides, ProbeOn slides, Snowcoat slides
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Ambient (preferred) |
| Refrigerated | Refrigerated |