REF MISC
Adenovirus PCR
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Body fluid, Respiratory, CSF, Urine (0.3 mL) (DO NOT CENTRIFUGE)
Stool (0.5 g)
Swab, Tissue
Stool (0.5 g)
Swab, Tissue
Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Spin down and separate promptly.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis
CPT Codes:
87798
Method:
Real-time PCR