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

Test Number 187013
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CPT 87301; 87425

Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Result Turnaround Time

2 - 3 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Microbiology Specimen Collection and Transport Guide

Use

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

Custom Additional 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 Requirements

Specimen

Stool

Volume

4 mL liquid stool or 2 g semiformed stool

Container

Sterile screw-cap container

Reference Range

Negative

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

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

References

Christensen ML. Human viral gastroenteritis. Clin Microbiol Rev. 1989 Jan; 2(1):51-89. 2644024
Gray LD. Novel viruses associated with gastroenteritis. Clin Microbiol Newslet. 1991 Sep 15; 13(18):137-144.

Footnotes

1. Christensen ML, Howard C. Viruses causing gastroenteritis. In: Balows A, Hausler WJ, et al, eds. Manual of Clinical Microbiology. 5th ed. Washington, DC: ASM Press;1991:950-958.

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
187013 Adenovirus (40/41)/Rotavirus 006867 Rotavirus Ag, EIA 5880-0
187013 Adenovirus (40/41)/Rotavirus 185041 Adenovirus 40/41 Ag, EIA 6306-5
Order Code187013
Order Code NameAdenovirus (40/41)/Rotavirus
Order Loinc
Result Code006867
Result Code NameRotavirus Ag, EIA
UofM
Result LOINC5880-0
Order Code187013
Order Code NameAdenovirus (40/41)/Rotavirus
Order Loinc
Result Code185041
Result Code NameAdenovirus 40/41 Ag, EIA
UofM
Result LOINC6306-5