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Rotavirus Antigen, Feces

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Rotavirus Antigen, Feces
Test ID
ROTA
General Information

Useful for:
Specimen Type

Stool
Specimen Requirements

Sterile Container
Minimum Sample Volume

1 g
Stability

  • Frozen (preferred): 7 days

  • Refrigerated: 72 hours
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

  • Grossly bloody (containing no visible feces)

  • Very mucoid feces
Limitations

  • Fecal specimens should be collected as soon after onset of symptoms as possible

  • Do not collect specimens in containers having media, preservatives, animal serum, or detergent as any of these may interfere with the assay

  • A positive result does not preclude the presence of other pathogenic organisms. While the relationship between rotavirus and gastroenteritis is well established, coinfection with bacterial or parasitic pathogens is possible. If suspected, testing for other enteric pathogens should be performed in parallel with the rotavirus antigen test

  • Results of the rotavirus antigen assay must be interpreted with caution. A negative result does not exclude the possibility of rotavirus infection, as too small a quantity of virus or inadequate or improper sampling may cause a false-negative result
Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Estimated TAT

1-2 days
Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday
CPT Code(s)

87425
Reference Range

Negative
Performing Lab

Mayo
LOINC Code(s)

5880-0
Additional Information