ADENOVIRUS EIA ANTIGEN
Name: ADENOVIRUS EIA ANTIGEN
Mnemonic: ADEN
Container: Stool in clean, leak proof, widemouth container
Handling: Specimen: Unpreserved stool in clean, leak proof, container; rectal swab (infants) without preservative.
Reject Criteria: Leaking containers and specimens that have not been refrigerated within 2 hours of collection.
Methodology: EIA
Reported: Mon - Fri
CPT: 87301
Department: Microbiology
Stability: Room temperature: 2 hours; refrigerated: 24 hours
Note: Collect stool specimen as soon after onset of symptoms as possible.