Adenovirus PCR
PCR assay to detect adenovirus DNA. This virus can cause a number of infections including respiratory infection, conjunctivits and diarrhoea. Part of multiplex testing for respiratory infection and extended viral gastroenteritis panel. Quantitative levels in blood from patients on immunosuppressive therapy or with clinical sign of infection. Rises can be used to direct pre-emptive therapy and monitor treatment response as well as excluding infection. Samples are tested as part of multiplex with CMV and EBV or Herpes and Varicella zoster dependent on the clinical details.
| Tube | Dependent on sample type |
|---|---|
| ID | 3634 |
| Availability | Mon-Sat.Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9.30am |
| Additional Information | Eye swabs - conjunctivitis EDTA samples - quantitative levels or systemic disease CSF -meningoencephalitis NPA, nose and throat sample - Pneumonia, pharyngitis Faeces - gastroenteritis patients <5 or immunocompromised |
| Turn Around | 3 days |
| Send to | LGI Microbiology Department |
| Collection Con | If delays occur refrigerate at 2-8 degrees C. |
| IP Routine TAT | 3 days |
| GP Routine TAT | 3 days |
