Adenovirus and Rotavirus, Stool

Rotaviruses are RNA viruses recognised as the major cause of severe acute infantile gastroenteritis. Adenovirus type 40 & 41 (Ad40 / Ad41) are second in importance as causative agents of gastroenteritis after Rotaviruses. See Also Rotavirus, Antigen, Faeces

The combination of rotavirus and adenovirus improves the diagnosis of viral gastroenteritis in infants and young children.

Stool Room Temperature

Avoid delay. Refrigerate immediately after collection. Avoid samples collected in absorptive material (such as diapers), and samples transported at room temperature.

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