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Reporting Name
Rotavirus Ag, FUseful For
Investigation of patients with diarrhea, particularly infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients
Investigation of nosocomial diarrhea
Testing Algorithm
See Laboratory Testing for Infectious Causes of Diarrhea in Special Instructions for other tests that may be useful in the evaluation of a patient with diarrhea.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
FecalSpecimen Required
Supplies: Stool Collection Kit, Random (T635)
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile fecal container
Acceptable: Swab
Specimen Volume: 5-10 g
Collection Instructions: Place specimen in a tightly sealed plastic bag.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal | Frozen (preferred) | 7 days | |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87425
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ROTA | Rotavirus Ag, F | 5880-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 24082 | Rotavirus Ag, F | 5880-0 |
Reject Due To
| Other | Grossly bloody (containing no visible feces) Very mucoid feces |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Forms
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)