Test Code UADVQN Adenovirus by PCR Quantitative, Urine
Clinical System Name
Adenovirus by PCR Quantitative, Urine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 10.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 5.0 mL
Note: Random or clean catch urine
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Urine with preservative
Spin: N
Aliquot: Y
Temp: 2 -4 C
Storage Location:
Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology Section of the Sendouts Refrigerated Rack.
Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to UW NW220. Place a copy of the Transfer List (indicate time sent) in the Virology Transport Binder. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).
Note: Do not send in urine cup, aliquot urine into a Falcon tube.
Off-site collection: Transport specimen refrigerated.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room Temp |
|
| Refrigerated | ||
| Frozen |
|
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Molecular Virology Laboratory
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
ADV Quant-Urine
ADVQN, Urine
Urine, Adenovirus by PCR Quantitative
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 5 - 7 d |
Methodology
Method: Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Analytical Volume: 5.0 mL Urine
Limitations:
Reference Range
Reference values accompany patient report.
CPT Codes
87799 (x2)
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Adenovirus by PCR Quantitative, Urine |
| Reference Test Number: |
UADVQN |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier to UW NW220. |