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Rotavirus, direct detection immunoassay-994

Test info

Test name:

Rotavirus, direct detection immunoassay

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

RSV

Useful for:

Detect rotavirus in stools of patients suspected of having viral gastroenteritis

Specimen

Specimen type:

Stool, random

Collection container:

Sterile cup w/ yellow cap - 90mL (LabCorp)

Volume:

2.0 mL liquid stool or 1 g semi-formed stool

Collection instructions:

Collect as soon as possible after onset of disease, preferably within three to five days.

Processing instructions:

Refrigerate immediately after collection

Transport container:

Sterile cup w/ yellow cap - 90mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (strict) – 3 days

Ambient - NO

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Specimen received in grossly leaking transport container
Dry specimen
Specimen submitted in fixative or additive
Bacterial swab specimen
Diapers
Specimen transported at room temperature
Other inappropriate specimen transport devices
Specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours)
Specimen in transport media or preservative

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp (006866): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

87425

Tracking

Date created:

09/20/2021

Review date:

12/20/2023