Newcastle Laboratories

Adenovirus PCR (Eyes)

Clinical Background:

This is a PCR assay used to detect adenovirus DNA. This test is used in the diagnosis of ocular adenovirus infection.

This is a PCR assay used to detect adenovirus DNA. This test is used in the diagnosis of ocular adenovirus infection.

Test Details

  • Discipline:

    Microbiology

    Microbiology

  • Specimen Container Adult:

    conjunctival swab in viral transport medium

    conjunctival swab in viral transport medium

  • Specimen Container Paediatric:

    Conjunctival swab in viral transport medium

    Conjunctival swab in viral transport medium

  • Special Requirement:

    Viral tranport media is provided by the laboratory on request. Once inoculated, return quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8oC

    Viral tranport media is provided by the laboratory on request. Once inoculated, return quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8oC

  • Sample Stability:

    Stable for up to 24 hours

    Stable for up to 24 hours

  • Transport Requirements:

    Standard

    Standard

  • Add On Test:

    N/A

    N/A

  • Quality Assurance:

    External Quality Assurance Scheme

    External Quality Assurance Scheme

  • Reference Ranges:

    None available

    None available

  • Factors Affecting Result:

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

    If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C

Availability:

Performed daily during core hours

Turn Around:

5 days

Send To:

Department of Microbiology

Freeman Hospital
Freeman Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN

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