2319 Rotavirus Antigen

Specimen:

Collect:

Random Stool

Also Acceptable
Swab

Submit:

5 gm (Min:1 gm) Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable
Swab. Submit Refrigerated.

Special Handling:

If submitting swab as specimen - must be a fecal laden swab.
If specimen is not tested within 72 hours, please freeze specimen.

Rejection Criteria:

Stool in preservative

Stability:

Ambient: 2 Hour(s); Refrigerated: 3 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Week(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performed:

Mon-Fri

Reported:

1-3 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87425 - Rotavirus