Test Details
Mnemonic
RAGD
Ordering Code
3716440
CPT-4 Code(s)
87425
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
For patients requiring the use of diapers, first line the diaper with clean plastic to prevent absorption. Then transfer 5.0 g or 5.0 mL of stool specimen from the plastic lined diaper to the sterile container. Do not submit the diaper itself. Cap securely.
Collect
Stool
Specimen Preparation
Send 5.0 g or 5.0 mL fresh stool in a clean, dry, screw capped container without preservative or media.
Alternate Specimen
Rectal swab with fecal material in culturette (no gel).
Minimum Volume
1.0 g or 1.0 mL, pea-sized portion of stool
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Leaky specimens and specimens submitted in non screw capped containers are not acceptable and will be rejected. Culturettes with gel are not acceptable. Transport systems containing media, serum, preservatives or detergent. Diaper.
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes