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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0 g / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 g (size of a grape) / 2.0 mL (liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Random collection
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate | 24 hours |
| Frozen | Do not freeze sample |
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Saturday, TAT 1 - 2 days
Reference Interval
Negative
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
Diagnosis of Rotavirus infection in infants
Service Code
23305
Update
Last updated 15/1/2021
Unacceptable Condition
Stool specimen contaminated with urine.