Test ID: LADV
Adenovirus, Molecular Detection, PCR
Specimen Type 
Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Forms: If not ordering electronically, submit a Microbiology Request Form (Supply T244) with the specimen.
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body or ocular fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Type: Respiratory
Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Type: Spinal fluid
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 g
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Nasal, throat, respiratory, or ocular
Container/Tube: Culture transport swab-If a culture transport swab is not available, M4 or M5 media is acceptable
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into swab cylinder.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Type: Tissue
Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5) (Supply T484)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Collect fresh tissue specimen.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Stability Information: Refrigerated (preferred)/Frozen
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Varies | 7 days |
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