Adenovirus PCR - Non-Respiratory Samples Test | Austin Pathology

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Adenovirus PCR - Non-Respiratory Samples

Alternate Names	ADVPCR
Ordering Information	One of the following specimen types may be collected: Faeces (sterile faecal container) Blood (ACD or EDTA) Eye swab (sterile green capped swab) Urine (sterile MSU container) The most relevant specimen type for a patient will depend on the patient's clinical condition. For Adenovirus PCR requests on respiratory samples refer to "Respiratory Pathogens PCR"
Cerner Test Name	Adenovirus NAD
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood Eye swab Faeces Spot Urine Tissue
Container	70ml Sterile Container (yellow top) 9ml ACD (yellow cap w. black insert) EDTA (purple) Sterile container Swab - Viral Transport Media (VTM)
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	AVP
Container ID	EWL, EW, CM, SWAB
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Laboratory Notes	Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in 4°C Sendout tub
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)