Adenovirus DNA, Quantitative

Clinical Significance

This test is used to determine the presence of Adenovirus in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.

Reference Range:

Adenovirus DNA, QN Real-Time PCR: 

   Not Detected copies/mL

Adenovirus DNA, QN Real-Time PCR:

  Not Detected Log copies/mL

Methodology:

• Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Clinical Significance

This test is used to determine the presence of Adenovirus in a patient's specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.

Documentation

Recommend use in investigation of Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology in Pediatric Patients.

CDC Health Advisory "Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology"

 

CDM

00913333

CPT Coding

87799