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Test Code LAB2475 Adenovirus PCR QUAL

Important Note

This is a qualitative test for bone marrow aspirate, tissue, and other specimen types on swabs in UTM only.

For blood (plasma) with QUANTitative results, order Adenovirus PCR Quant (LAB2479).

For BAL or Nasal Wash with QUANTitative results, order Adenovirus PCR Quant-BAL,Nasal Wash (LAB2477).

For BAL, Nasal wash or other respiratory specimens with QUALitative results, order RpdLowerResp (LAB2449) or RpdUpperResp (LAB3736).

Infectious

Additional Codes

ADVQLT

Clinical System Name

Adenovirus PCR QUAL

Synonyms

ADVQLT; Adenoviral DNA; Adenovirus PCR; Adenoviruses by PCR Qualitative; PCR - Adenovirus

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Bone Marrow, Tissue or Swab(s)

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA for Bone Marrow or Sterile Screw-Capped Container for Tissue or UTM for Swab(s)

Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL for Bone Marrow

Minimum Vol:

  • Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL
  • Biopsy: Pea Size in Sterile Container
  • Paraffin Tissue: DO NOT SEND ENTIRE BLOCK. Slice 3 - 4 slices that are 5 - 50 micron thick in sterile tube.

Note: Acceptable specimens include bone marrow, tissues, or swabs in UTM. Collect bone marrow in Lavender/EDTA, other specimens in sterile container.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: No Heparin in aspirate syringe. 

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: Bone Marrow: RT; Tissue: - 20 C

Storage Location: 

Bone Marrow:

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the room temp Send Outs rack.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and courier to UW NW220. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

Tissue:

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the -20 Send Outs rack or bucket.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and courier on dry ice to UW NW220. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

 

Off-site Collection:

  • Bone Marrow or Paraffin Tissue: Send at room temperature.
  • Biopsy: Send frozen at -20°C.
  • Swabs: Dry swab or in Universal Transport Media (UTM), send Frozen at -20°C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Bone Marrow Room Temp

24 h
Biopsy or Swab(s) Refrigerated 48 h
Biopsy or Swab(s) Frozen

Indefinite

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T, F 5 - 7 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Eastlake Virology (EVIR)

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87798

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume:

  • Bone Marrow: 0.5 mL
  • Biopsy: Pea Size in Sterile Container

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name: Adenoviruses by PCR Qualitative, Tissue or Cells
Reference Lab Test Code:

ADVQLT
Instructions:

Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier.