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 |
Sample 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 |