Adenovirus DNA

Description: 
a qualitative multiplex real-time PCR assay to detect human adenovirus, together with an internal amplification control.
Units: 
Positive /Negative/Indeterminate/Inhibitory Quantitative assay is available via referral in select immunosuppressed patients on treatment
Sample type and Volume required: 
4ml EDTA (whole blood & plasma), serum, faeces, eye swab, biopsy, BAL, NPA, CTNS, TS, CSF, vitreous specimen, urine
Turnaround time: 
2 days
Time limit for extra tests: 
Varies - depending on sample.
Contacts:
South London Specialist Virology Centre
Results: 02032996155 Medical Advice: 02032996298
King's College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE
For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.

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Last updated: 07/08/2015