Test Code ROTA Rotavirus, Stool

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Microbiology

Immunoassay

Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Clean, dry container with a tightly-fitting lid

Specimen Volume: 5 g

Specimen Minimum Volume: Size of 3 cherries

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random stool collection.

2. No preservative.

Additional Information: See Stool Collections-Chilton Hospital in Special Instructions for more information.

Refrigerated

Negative for rotavirus

Critical value (automatic call-back): positives

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

Routine-1 hour