| Adenovirus Antigen Detection EIA, Gastroenteritis | 38945X |
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| CPT Code(s): 87301 | Clinical Significance: Adenovirus causes respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis, and diarrhea. Infections are most common in individuals who are immunocompromised and in young children. A fourfold or greater titer rise in paired sera specimens (acute and convalescent) supports diagnosis of a recent infection. |
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| Specimen Container: Sterile, screw-cap container |
| Preferred Specimen: 2 g fresh stool (1 g minimum) |
| Instructions: Collect fresh stool in sterile, leakproof container without medium, preservative or metal ion. For patients requiring the use of diapers, first line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption. Then transfer 2 g or 2 mL of the stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the sterile container. Do not submit the diaper itself. Cap securely. Do not use any preservative, medium or additive. |
| Transport Temperaturer: Refrigerated |
| Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Reference Range: Not Detected |
| Reject Criteria: Received room temperature; Received with medium; Received with preservative or additive |
