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Faeces – Adenovirus
| Category | Bacteriology Medical Microbiology |
|---|---|
| Reporting frequency | TAT - Culture within 3 - 7 days |
Collection conditions
Fill at least a third of the container. Testing is only performed on diarrhoeal stool specimens (liquid or semi-formed faeces)
Additional information
Rotavirus and Adenovirus EIA routinely performed on all samples from children <5 years of age. Sample stability - 1 week
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