Adenovirus - genotyping

Alternative Names/Synonyms	Genotyping of Adenovirus species by PCR and sequencing
Laboratory	Microbiology
Sub-section	Virology
Specimen Type	○ Viral isolates from respiratory tract specimens (1-2mL)

Other Information

○ Patient must have a laboratory confirmed adenovirus infection and meet criteria or indications for genotyping (e.g. recurrent infection, outbreak)

○ Contact medical microbiologist prior to ordering/requesting

Sample Stability

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery

Referral Laboratory

PHOL

Routine Turnaround Time

○ 14 days

Laboratory Contact Information

416-586-4800 extension 4434

Approval Required

YES

Sample Processing / Delivery

○ The specimen will be referred to the National Microbiology Laboratory for testing