Rapid adenovirus testing typically provides results within 1-3 days, though the exact time may vary depending on the testing hospital and procedures.
Adenovirus testing usually employs nucleic acid testing. During the acute phase of an adenovirus infection, a throat swab sample is taken and tested using nested quantitative PCR. A positive result for adenovirus-specific nucleic acid indicates an adenovirus infection. This method usually provides results within one day. Alternatively, serum-specific antibody testing can be used, employing ELISA to measure adenovirus-specific antibodies in serum. A positive result for serum-specific IgM antibodies confirms the diagnosis; this method typically provides results within 3 days.
While the exact testing time may vary depending on the hospital, the main methods for adenovirus testing generally provide results within 1-3 days.
