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Test Code UADVQN Adenovirus by PCR Quantitative, Urine

Important Note

This test is temporarily run twice a week at UWMC. Days vary.

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

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.

 

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)