Ordering Recommendation

Use to diagnose rotavirus-associated gastroenteritis. For a panel that includes testing for multiple gastrointestinal viruses, refer to Gastrointestinal Pathogens Panel by PCR (3003279).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Stool.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 5 g stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 1 g)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Diapers. Specimens in media or preservatives.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 week

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

Reference Interval

Negative

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

87425

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0065088 Rotavirus Ag By EIA 5880-0
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Aliases

  • fecal rotavirus
  • Rotavirus Ag stool
  • Stool rotavirus Ag
Rotavirus Antigen by EIA