Category
Microbiology
Sub Category
Antigen Test
Synonyms/Aliases
Rota / Adenovirus
Abbreviations
N/A
Type
Profile/ panel (bundled tests)
Results
Results will be ready after 3 hours
Method
immunochromatography
Temp
Transport temprature at room temperature. if >2hour delay is expected before delivery, refrigerate.
Setup
Setup perfomed daily
Pre-analytic Considerations :
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COMPONENTS/ PARAMETERS:
Adenova / Rota
Test ordering Instructions
Fill out request form fully & legibly. Book with the lab/ confirm reagent availability.
Patient preparation
N / A
Sample Requirements
Fill out test request form fully & legibly. clinical history/ indications required inclusive of results of other diagnostic work-up. concurrent CBC printout or CBC order required. concurrent PBF order/ examination required for optimal hematological assessment.
Sample type
Stool
Container/ preservative
clean, dry, wide mouthed leak proof container which is labeled.
Sample volume
10 Grams
Rejection criteria
labeling issue (unlabeled/ mislabeled); missing request form; mismatch between request form & sample details; wrong sample type; empty sample containers; soiled diapers.
Other Instructions
Toilet paper is unsuitable for the collection.
Reference intervals
Negative
Clinical Utility
evaluation of rotavirus in patients with nosocomial diarrhoea, particularly infants, elderly and immunocompromised patients.
Test Limitations/ Confounders
N / A