Adenovirus (Type 40/41)/Rotavirus, Direct Detection EIA

Test ID: 

705973

CPT code:

87301

Clinical Use:

Rapid detection of adenovirus (type 40/41) and rotavirus from stool specimens of patient suspected of having viral gastroenteritis.

Additional Test Information:

Rotavirus is an extremely common cause of pediatric gastroenteritis. The illness is most common in winter, is highly contagious, involves five to eight days of diarrhea, and is rarely fatal.1 Patients should also be evaluated for possible bacterial gastroenteritis.

Specimen Type:

Stool

Requested Volume: 

4 mL liquid stool or 2 g semiformed stool

Container Type: 

Sterile screw-cap container

Storage Instructions:

Refrigerate.

Rejection Criteria

Bacterial swab specimen; diapers; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label; specimen transported at room temperature; inappropriate specimen transport device; specimen received after prolonged delay (usually more than 72 hours); specimen submitted in formalin; specimen in viral transport media or preservative.