Rotavirus Antigen, Stool

Test Code
ROTAV


Preferred Specimen
Feces or rectal swab.


Instructions
Random passage into a clean container or removed from a soiled diaper


Transport Container
Clean container


Transport Temperature
Room temp. up to 4 hours, refrigerate up to 24 hours, Frozen indefinitely


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Rotavirus infection is more common in infants and the pediatric population. All positive results should be correlated with clinical symptoms.




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.