Rotavirus, direct detection immunoassay

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

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 type:

Stool, random

Collection container:

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:

Performing lab:

LabCorp (006866): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87425

Date created:

09/20/2021

Review date:

12/20/2023