Adenovirus typing (Leuven)

Last updated on 6-2-2025 by Amber Van Laer

Description of test

Sequencing: characterisation of adenovirus in case of positive PCR.

Purpose of the test

Characterisation of adenovirus

Criteria for performing this test in the context of reference activities

  • Outbreaks
  • Epidemiological follow-up

Instructions for samples 

Blood, faeces and other fluids

Transport instructions

Room temperature, with a maximum transport time of 48h. If transport possible longer than 48h, please ship refrigerated.

Unacceptable requests

  • Insufficient volume
  • Sample not suitable for analysis
  • Incorrect transport/storage
  • Incomplete request form

Turn around time and analysis frequency

1x per week

Reporting of test results

Mail or fax at applicant’s discretion.

Accreditation

Is the analysis accredited?

Materials and methods

Material(s): 
Method reference: 
-

Turnaround time and time slots

Turnaround time: 
7 days

Contact email

Analysis categories

Medical

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