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Rotavirus Antigen
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | P333 |
| Performed by | Microbiology |
| In House Availability | Daily, day shift only |
| Method | EIA |
| Collection Instructions | Please include brief history on microbiology requisition. |
| Container type | Urine cup |
| Amount to Collect | 2 gm |
| Sample type | Fresh stool |
| Preferred volume | 2 gm |
| Min. Volume | 1 gm |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Formed stool. Stool in preservative. Repeat specimen within 1 week. |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate sample |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Stability | Refrigerated 3 days |
| Turn around times | Same or next day |
| Additional information | One of the commonest agents of gastroenteritis. |
| CPT coding | 87425 |
| LOINC code | 5880-0 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:33 AM |
| Entry Number | 832 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667