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Back ADENOVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION (DFA) | |
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| Test Code: C726 | Specimen Collection: Swab |
| Component: Specimen Source Adenovirus Antigen | Method: DFA |
| Collection Notes: Specimens should be collected early in the acute phase of infection. Nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash, throat swabs, bronchial lavage specimens must be collected in microtest (MA) microbe transport tube or equivalent. Specimen smears on acetone-fixed slides may be submitted—do not use spray-on type of fixative. Indicate source of specimen. | |
| Clinical Utility: The direct immunofluorescent antibody test (DFA) can provide definitive indentification of Adenovirus Ag which may aid in determining prognosis and appropriate therapy. | |
| CPT Code: 87260 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:M4 Transport Media/Swab (3 mL) Refrigerated 4 Days Viral Transport Media Refrigerated 4 Days Frozen 30 Days Sterile Container/Tube Refrigerated 72 Days Smear/Slides Ambient 7 Days Refrigerated 7 Days Frozen 7 Days | |