ROTAVIRUS EIA ANTIGEN
| Test Name |
ROTAVIRUS EIA ANTIGEN |
| Mnemonic |
ROTA |
| CPT |
87425 |
| Department |
Microbiology |
| Container |
Stool in clean, leak proof, widemouth container |
| Handling |
Specimen: Unpreserved stool in clean, leak proof, container; rectal swab (infants) without preservative.
Unacceptable conditions: Leaking cotnainers and specimens that have not been refrigerated within 2 hours of collection.
Stability: Ambient: 2 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
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| Component |
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| Methodology |
EIA |
| Units |
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| Required Information |
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| Reported |
Mon - Fri |
| Note |
Collect stool specimen as soon after onset of symptoms as possible. |
| Cross References |
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| Referred Lab |
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