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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Adenovirus PCR

Recent changes for Adenovirus PCR

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
18th October 2024
Optional Specimen Type

Tissue

Tissue
Blood

Preferred Container Type

Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Faeces-plain pot
Sterile Jar

Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Faeces-plain pot
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Serum tube with gel

Method

For blood samples, can be shared with other Micro PCR tests (eg CMV viral load)

Adenovirus PCR

Ordering information:

NB: swab and CSF samples - tested in house at BHH. Other sample types/sites sent to VIDRL

For swabs and CSF samples - please order HPCR (Herpes Virus PCR). This test includes HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, CMV, human Adenovirus and Enterovirus.

Alternate names:
Adenovirus NAD
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ADEPCR
Specimen types:
Swab
Faeces
Nasopharyngeal Aspirate
Sputum
Urine
Tissue
Blood
Container types:
Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Faeces-plain pot
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Serum tube with gel		Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft
Collection Instructions:

 

 

 

Frequency:
Twice weekly
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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