RESULT
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Test Name :
Adenovirus Qualitative PCR
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Order Code :
ADVQL
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Synonyms:
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Adeno PCR Qual
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Specimen Type:
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Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid; Nasopharyngeal swab. Please see Virology Specimen Collection Instructions at stanfordlab.com/esoteric/Virology.html
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Container Type:
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Nasopharyngeal flocked swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM); Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid in sterile container
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Required Volume:
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One flocked swab in VTM; 1 mL BAL fluid
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Minimum Volume (Pediatric):
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One flocked swab in VTM; 0.5 mL BAL fluid
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Methodology:
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
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Standard Run Times:
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Twice per week
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Turnaround Time:
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7 days
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Special Handling:
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Transport Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid refrigerated. Transport Nasopharyngeal swab in Viral Transport Media (VTM) refrigerated. Use flocked swab.
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CPT Codes:
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87798
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LPCH EPIC Code:
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LAB3268
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SHC EPIC Code:
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LABADVQL
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Causes For Rejection:
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Wooden-shafted or calcium alginate swabs; delay in transit.
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Department:
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Virology
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