ROTAVIRUS AG

Message
Test performed Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Viral particles are most numerous 3-5 days after onset of diarrhea.


Test Code
ROTA


CPT Codes
87425

Minimum Volume
See Transport Container for information


Instructions
"Acceptable specimen:
3 mL of feces in a screw-capped container. Specimen must arrive within 1 hour of collection. Rectal swab is not acceptable.
Note: One specimen/day."


Transport Container
"1 STERILE CONTAINER

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Reference Range
Negative




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.