| Test Name: |
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Rotavirus Ag, Stool
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| Test Code(s): |
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ROTA / XROTAG
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| CPT Code(s): |
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87425
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| Methodology: |
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Enzyme Immunoassay
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| Clinical Significance: |
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Detects rotavirus in stool.
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| Days Performed: |
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Daily.
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| Turnaround Time: |
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Stat: Not available stat.
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Specimen Requirements
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| Specimen: |
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Stool
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| Collection Instructions: |
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Collect specimen within 3-5 days of diarrhea onset.
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| Collection Container: |
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Preferred: Sterile screw cap container
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| Collection Volume: |
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Preferred: 2 mL
Pediatrics: 2 mL
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| Sample Analyzed: |
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Stool
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| Volume Required: |
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Preferred: 0.3 mL
Pediatrics: 0.3 mL
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| Specimen Transport: |
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Transport specimen to UWHC Microbiology laboratory (B4/231) within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate if delay.
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| Unacceptable Criteria: |
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Test has not been evaluated for meconium stool.
LIMIT: One specimen every 7 days.
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| Stability: |
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Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: > 72 hours at -80°C.
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Interpretation
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Expected Results:
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Negative
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| Test Limitations: |
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Specimens containing a high amount of blood may give an invalid result. Meconium stool has not been evaluated for this test.
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