Test Code SROTA Rotavirus Antigen, Stool, LAB443
Methodology
Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory Des Moines, IA
Specimen Requirements
1. Submit 1 mL of freshly passed stool (no preservative added) in a screw-capped, sterile container. (Do not contaminate stool specimen with urine.)
2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
Note: 1. Fresh specimen may be refrigerated ≤3 days.
2. Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
87425
Report Available
24 - 48 hours