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Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Rotavirus

Rotavirus

Faeces Container - Brown container with specimen spoon

TestRotavirus
Common Abbreviation
Test typeEIA
Sample typeFaeces
Specimen Container TypeFaeces Container - Brown container with specimen spoon
Sample Testing Amount1-2ml liquid faeces, 'walnut' sized semi-formed faeces. If more than one investigation is requested per sample, a larger quantity of the sample is needed.
Stability
Turnaround Time24 hours
LaboratoryScarborough, York
Reference Interval
Additional Notes
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