PCR assay to detect adenovirus DNA. This virus can cause a number of infections including respiratory infection, conjunctivitis 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.
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Dependent on sample type:
- 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
Collection Conditions
If delays occur, refrigerate at 2 to 8 degrees C.
Availability
Monday to Saturday. Samples for same day testing must arrive before 9:30am.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Ä¢¹½tvÊÓƵ, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
3 days.
Additional Information
CE marked sample types: EDTA and Plasma.
ID
3634