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