ADENOVIRUS ANTIBODIES - serum

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Specimen: Acute and convalescent samples; 5-10 mL blood in plain tube.

Method: EIA, CFT.

Application: Investigation of atypical pneumonia, unexplained conjunctivitis, haemorrhagic cystitis. Tests indicated only for serious infection or to define an outbreak.

Interpretation: Detects antibodies to a limited range of serotypes. Virus isolation is less sensitive but may allow diagnosis in patients who do not have detectable antibody.

Reference: Hierholzer JC. In: Murray PR et al eds. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 6th ed. ASM Press 1995.

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