What Is Adenovirus?

What it is

Adenovirus antigen

Why it matters

Causes respiratory and gastrointestinal infection.

Specimen

Feces/Swab

Interpretation

Positive = active infection

Limitations

Antigen indicates active infection

Related test: Adenovirus Rapid Test — specimen: Feces

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an adenovirus antigen test detect? Active adenovirus infection (respiratory or gastrointestinal).