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Specimen Collection

Rotavirus - Faeces


Test Name
Rotavirus - Faeces
Test Code
ROTA4
Specimen Type

Faeces

Minimum Volume
1g
Comments

Performed by CLIA

Rotavirus detection is carried out on all watery stools, and all faecal specimens from high risk patients (NNU, ICU, Oncology, Surgical & Transplant patients)

Assay Performed
Microbial Serology
RCH
9345 4910
Laboratory Hours: 0845-1715 Mon-Fri (Excluding Pub Hol)
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice
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Assay Frequency

3 x weekly

Astrovirus