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HelpTest Code ROTAG Rotavirus Antigen, Fecal
Clinical Indications
Detects the presence of rotavirus antigen in stool
Additional Test Codes
Epic Order Code: Rotavirus Antigen, Fecal (aka ROTA)
Sunquest Order Code: ROTAG
Px Order Code: LAB4054
Specimen Collection Type
Raw stool in a sterile container
Bristol stool types 1-7
Minimum Collection Volume
75 µL or 1 g
Reference Range
Negative
Critical Value
N/A
Interpretation
Positive results indicate the presence of rotavirus. Specimens
collected >8 days after the onset of symptoms may have
undetectable levels of rotavirus antigen.
A negative result does not exclude the possibility of infection
with rotavirus.
Rejection Criteria
Stool in preservative
Stool contaminated with urine
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
4 hours
Specimen Stability
3 days at 2-8°C
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Performing Lab- Department
TUKHS-BH-Microbiology
CPT Code
87425
LOINC Code
5880-0
Test Alias
N/A
Additional Information / Notes
N/A