Specimen:

Various

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

See 'Viral Culture' for collection guidelines.

Adenovirus Culture - Appropriate specimens:  urine, tissue biopsy, eye, 
rectal, throat swab, nasal wash, Nasapharyngeal wash, tracheal 
aspirate, bronchial wash, Broncheoalveolar lavage, Nasal swab, 
Nasopharyngeal swab, CSF,sterile fluids or stool.

Testing
Schedule:

0700-1630, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Culture results are usually available within 48-72 hours.

Comments:

Transport media available from UIDL Client Services, 1-866-844-2522.

Methodology:

Shell vial culture with Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA).

Sample
Processing:

Immediately place specimen into vial of transport media and seal 
tightly.
Indicate specimen/fluid type on requisition.
Specimen should be collected and packaged as close to shipping time as 
possible.
Specimen source is required on requisition for processing.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly to lab.
Submit in sterile transport container.
Submit in leakproof container.

Sample
Storage:

Specimen cannot be frozen.
Refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Transport
Instructions:

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place coolant packs on top of specimen in styrofoam container.
Recommend express mail or equivalent if not on courier service.

CPT Code:

87252

See also:
Viral Culture