| Area |
Health Science |
| Lab name |
Enteric, Environmental and Food Virology Laboratory |
| Lab location |
Kenepuru Science Centre, Porirua |
| Test name |
Rotavirus genotyping |
| Organisms |
Rotavirus |
| Requested for surveillance |
yes
|
| Notice required |
no
|
| Culture requirements |
Faecal specimen positive by rotavirus antigen test or by PCR/NAT. Minimum 0.25 g or 0.25 mL.
|
| Pre-transport requirements |
Store faecal specimen at 5 ± 3°C for up to 2 weeks, otherwise freeze at -20°C.
|
| Transport requirements |
Ambient temperature within 24 hours.
|
| Unacceptable sample types |
Specimens received without a form, with insufficient material to analyse, or in poorly labelled or leaking containers will not be tested. Insufficient sample (< 0.25 g or < 0.25 mL) may be rejected.
|
| How results reported |
Presence or absence of rotavirus by RT-qPCR (for confirmation of rotavirus presence). Genotyping report will follow.
|
| Referral link |
Form
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