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Microbiology

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Adenovirus

Eye swabs are tested in-house using a multiplex PCR (Adenovirus, HSV, VZV and Chlamydia).

Adenovirus viral load can be performed on whole blood samples.

Stool samples are referred on to UKHSA Regional Laboratory, Bristol, for Gastroplex PCR (Rotavirus, Adenovirus, Sapovirus and Astroviruses). Request of this test requires discussion with Microbiology medical staff.

Sample type

  • Eye swabs
  • Blood
  • Faeces

Specimen requirements

  • Eye swabs to be sent in universal transport medium
  • Blood sent in an EDTA tube
  • Stool samples sent in a sterile universal with spoon

Minimum volume

Adenovirus viral load - 0.5ml

Frequency of test

  • Eye swabs - at least twice per week
  • Blood samples - weekly (urgent samples can usually be processed more quickly on discussion with Microbiology medical staff)
  • Stool samples are sent to the reference laboratory daily, Monday to Friday

Turnaround time

  • 6 working days
  • UKHSA regional laboratory @ Bristol Gastroplex PCR TaT - 10 days

What to request on EPR

Adeno / VSV / HSV / Chlamydia PCR non-genital specimen

Adenovirus viral load PCR, blood

Last reviewed:10 February 2023

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