Rotavirus

Microbiology

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Description

Patients with Rotavirus are an infection control risk and should be isolated

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Sample Type

Faeces (Blue top universal container with spoon).

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Reference Range

NA

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Turnaround Time

Within 3 days

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Testing Frequency

As required

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External Notes

**Patients with diarrhoea are an infectiopn control risk and should be isolated** Performed on diarrhoeal samples from all children that are in-patients, except if known to be vaccinated against Rotavirus. Elderly (>70 years) patients when a potential outbreakis indicated. The result can be available in <4 hrs if required.

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Patient Preparation

Follow standard nursing procedures to obtain sample

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