Test directory: Rotavirus Antigen

Ordering Code4940
Test NameRotavirus Antigen
Preferred SpecimenStool
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
Optimum Volume5 gm
Collection InstructionsFor patients requiring the use of diapers: 1) Must line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption
2) Transfer the stool specimen (w/o the plastic liner) into a sterile container.
Handling InstructionsFreeze specimen ASAP. DO NOT use preservatives or buffered transport.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Insufficient quantity, Preservatives used,
Stool in preservative, Buffered transport used, Specimens other than stool
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 4 Days
MethodologyEnzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 27, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Rotavirus AntigenALLSee report.