ROTAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION,STOOL

A test used to detect the presence of rotavirus antigens in stool samples, helping diagnose rotavirus infection, a common cause of gastroenteritis in children.

Also known asRotavirus Antigen Detection Rotavirus Antigen Detection

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

ROTAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION,STOOL Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
ROTAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION,STOOL includes 1 parameter

  • Rotavirus Antigen Detection
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects rotavirus antigens in stool samples to diagnose rotavirus infections, a leading cause of severe diarrhea in infants and young children.

Rotavirus can cause dehydration and hospitalization in young children. Early diagnosis allows for timely treatment and isolation to prevent the spread of infection.

A fresh stool sample is required. The test identifies viral antigens using immunoassay techniques.

No special preparation is needed. Just ensure a clean and uncontaminated stool sample is collected.

Results are usually available within 1 to 2 days.

Test code

7662

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
StoolOthers50 MG

Specimen stability information

Stool

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 16:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Micro Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

ROTAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION,STOOL

1550