Adenovirus 1-41 and 40/41 EIA
Brief Description
Adenovirus 1-41 EIA
Laboratory Unit
Virology
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Collection
- Virus Isolation Kit
- GI outbreak kit
- Sterile container
Storage/Transport
Refrigerated/freeze packs
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Raw stool
Test Request Form(s)
Possible Results
- Adenovirus 1-41 detected
- Adenovirus 40/41 detected
- Unsatisfactory
- Negative
Unacceptable Conditions
- Specimen received warm
- Specimen in transport medium (Cary-Blair)
- Incorrect specimen type
- No name on specimen
- Quantity not sufficient
- Improper storage/transport of specimen
Interfering Substances
Do not submit specimen in transport medium. Raw specimen only.
Result Reported
Day of receipt, next working day.
Fees
N/A
CPT Codes
N/A
LOINC/SNOMED Codes
N/A
Additional Information
Adenovirus 1-41 only is detected by EIA testing. Adenovirus 40/41 EIA detects enteric adenoviruses and is performed in conjunction with Rotavirus EIA.