Adenovirus PCR (Swabs)

Test Information

Test Name

Adenovirus PCR (Swabs)

Synonyms

Adenovirus DNA

Price

$90.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Viral swabs, see notes

Testing Location

PLBOP; Referral

Turn Around Time

72 hours (inhouse)/ 1 week (Referral)

Processing Information

Registration Code

See notes

Notes

  • PLBOP/PLWHK/PLR/PLT (Hospital/SHC): Register LPCR
  • All community requests: Register ADEN

Notes:

  • Throat or Eye swabs in viral transport media accepted. (VTM/UTM)
  • Respiratory specimens refer to clinical microbiologists.
  • Nasopharyngeal swab or urine also accepted.
  • Vitreous fluid or corneal scrape in transport media also accepted.

Site Specific Notes

- Waikato

Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Tauranga

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Whakatane

Only Hospital samples to be process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community samples Referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory

- Rotorua

Only Hospital request process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

- Taupo

Only Hospital request process in PLBOP Molecular Pathology. Community request referral to Waikato Hospital Laboratory.

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL) (for Community requests)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/16/adenovirus-pcr