Adenovirus PCR

• CPT Code: 87798
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: body fld, csf, stool, resp spec
• Frequency: Setup: Mon, Wed, Fri; Analytic time 3 days
• Instructions: Specimen can be respiratory, CSF, Stool, Urine, Tissue. No blood. See Mayo
• Text: Culture is the gold standard for diagnosing Adenovirus infections, but can take up to 3 weeks. PCR is rapid, Specific, and sensitive. Components: Z3297 Specimen Source; Z3298 Adenovirus DNA; Z3299 Special Information; Z3300 Report Status
• Methodology: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization