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Virology - Adenovirus Direct Fluorescent Assay
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Test Description
Test Name Adenovirus Direct Fluorescent Assay
Synonym(s) Adenovirus DFA
Description May be ordered individually or as part of the Respiratory Viruses Panel
Methodology Immunofluorescence
Performed Monday – Saturday
Turnaround Time 1 day
Specimen Requirements

Aspirate in sterile saline or nasal pharyngeal swab in sterile saline. Cells must be present to detect the viral antigen.  Store and transport at 4º - 8ºC.

Rejection Criteria Frozen specimen
CPT Code(s) 87260
Reference Range

No antigen detected.  

Contact

Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136

Last Modified: February 9, 2009