ADENOVIRUS ANTIBODY | |
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Test Code: B531 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Adenovirus Ab, CF | Method: CF |
Collection Notes: For appropriate clinical interpretation this test requires the comparison of an acute serum sample to a convalescent serum sample. Collect the convalescent specimen 2 – 3 weeks later. Store the acute sample at or below 4º C until the convalescent sample is obtained. Submit both samples together for testing, clearly identified and dated. | |
Clinical Utility: A four-fold rise in titer during convalescence is indicative of a recent infection. | |
CPT Code: 86603 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 2 Months Frozen 12 Months |