Rotavirus, direct detection immunoassay-994

Test info

  
Rotavirus, direct detection immunoassay
  
994
  
LAB994
  
MSO
  
RSV
  

Detect rotavirus in stools of patients suspected of having viral gastroenteritis

Specimen

  
Stool, random
  
  
2.0 mL liquid stool or 1 g semi-formed stool
  

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

  

Refrigerate immediately after collection

  

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

  

Refrigerated (strict) – 3 days

Ambient - NO

Frozen - NO

  
  • 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

  
LabCorp (006866): R-NX
  
Mo - Fr
  
3 - 4 days
  

Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
87425

Tracking

  
09/20/2021
  
12/20/2023