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Rotavirus,Stool

Test Code
ROTA


CPT Codes
87425

Minimum Volume
2 gm of formed stool or 1 ml liquid stool


Instructions

Collect stool in a clean, dry container or obtain from a diaper. Stool collected on a swab is not acceptable.



Transport Container

STOOL/1



Specimen Stability
72 hours at 2-8 degrees or frozen at -20 or lower


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stool on a swab is not acceptable.


Methodology
Rapid Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Daily



Report Available
Daily


Reference Range

SEE REPORT



Clinical Significance

Rotavirus is a major cause of nonbacterial gastroenteritis  especially in the very young and the elderly. Detecting the presence of the virus will facilitate proper patient  isolation and eliminate  possible unnecessary antibiotic treatment. Coinfection with bacterial pathogens are possible.





The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.