Stool specimen sent on swab. Stool sent in viral transport media. Specimen sent in diaper. Rectal swab is not acceptable. Reject if specimen stored at room temperature.
Storage:
Refrigerated. Store <72 hours at 2-8C in a clean container or frozen >72 hours at -20C
Availability:
Daily (0800-1600)
Methodology:
Antigen Detection by Immunochromatographic Assay
Special Instructions:
Stool specimens received before 1200 will be run that same day. Specimens received in the afternoon will be put on the next run of patient specimens.
Stool specimen sent on swab. Stool sent in viral transport media. Specimen sent in diaper. Rectal swab is not acceptable. Reject if specimen stored at room temperature.
Storage:
Refrigerated. Store <72 hours at 2-8C in a clean container or frozen >72 hours at -20C
Availability:
Daily (0800-1600)
Methodology:
Antigen Detection by Immunochromatographic Assay
Special Instructions:
Stool specimens received before 1200 will be run that same day. Specimens received in the afternoon will be put on the next run of patient specimens.
