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Test Name:
Rotavirus Antigen, by EIA, Feces
- SBMF No:
28116 - Performance Lab Name:
Immunology - Test Mnemonic:
ROTAVIRUS - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
87425 - LOINC Code:
5880-0 - Spec Type:
Feces, formed - Spec Container:
Cardboard stool carton or plastic container with tightly fitting lid - Alt Spec Type:
Feces, liquid - Alt Spec Container:
Plastic container with tightly fitting lid - Pref Vol:
5.0 g formed feces - Min Vol:
2.0 g formed feces - or - 2.0 mL liquid feces - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine random feces collection - Spec Process:
Refrigerate or freeze - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated (3 days) or frozen - Spec Stability:
3 days (72 hours) refrigerated (2-8°C)
Greater than 3 days, freeze (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles - Spec Reject:
Specimen, other than rectal, received on swab (Note: rectal swabs are acceptable) - Methodology:
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) - Use:
Diagnose rotavirus infection - Clinical Significance:
Rotaviruses are the most important cause of early childhood non-bacterial castroenteritis. May result in mortality for populations at risk such as infants, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. - Reference Range:
Negative for presence of Rotavirus Antigen - Day Run:
Mon-Fri - Time Run:
8:00 am - Time Reported:
1:00 pm - Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ORGANISM
