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Rotavirus, Feces

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
ROTA


CPT Codes
86759

Preferred Specimen
1 g stool


Instructions
Collect a sample of feces in a sterile collection container. 1. Use a toilet cap or a piece of clean wax paper on the toilet seat to obtain the specimen. 2. Transfer the specimen into the collection container. 3. Label container with patient's name (first and last), DOB, date, time of collection and specimen type. Transport the specimen to the Lab without delay. Note: Specimens should be collected as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms.


Transport Container
Sterile leakproof container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Feces contaminated with urine


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Used to aid in the detection of acute gastroenteritis caused by rotavirus infection.



Last Updated: February 22, 2011


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.