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Lab Test Dictionary

Rotavirus

Methodology

Imunoassay


Synonyms

Rotazyme

Specimen Type

Stool

Performing Lab

RCHSD Microbiology


Epic ID

LAB788

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

1 day

Stat TAT

N/A


Collection Information

Specimen Required

Minimum pea size portion fresh or frozen stool (1 gram)

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Submit fresh stool in a sterile screw-capped container


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Specimen can be refrigerated 24 hours, or frozen up to 7 days before submitting to the laboratory.

Rejection Criteria

Containers with preservatives or media.

Test Volume Required

1 ml or 1 gram fresh refrigerated or frozen stool

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 ml or 0.5 gram refrigerated or frozen stool

Processing Instructions

Refer to microbiology processing manual


CPT Codes

87425


Revised

08-04-17