Description
Cases of laboratory-confirmed adenovirus infection can be typed to the serotype level by sequencing of a PCR-amplified product. The success of this assay depends partly on the viral load, with those over 50,000 copies/ml most likely to yield a result.
Also known as
Adenovirus serotyping
Request a test
Please call in advance to arrange testing as this is not a routine test
Additional information
Not applicable
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
DNA extract (ideally over 50,000 copies/ml)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
7-14 days
Disease / group
Viral infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Please call in advance to arrange testing as this is not a routine test