Synonyms Adenoclone-Type 40/41; Stool for Adenovirus 40/41 by EIA

Test Includes Direct (nonculture) detection of adenovirus 40/41 in stool specimens

Laboratory Virology, BHS-03-305

Request Form Microbiology

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Availability Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM

Turnaround Time 1-2 days

Specimen Stool from the acute diarrheal phase of the disease

Volume 50 mg solid stool, 1 mL liquid stool

Minimum Volume 30 mg (pea-size) solid stool, 0.5 mL liquid stool

Container Stool cup for solid or liquid stool

Collection Do not collect stool in VMT.

Storage Instructions Transport specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible or store for 24-48 hours at 4°C (refrigeration).

Causes for Rejection Less than 30 mg solid stool, less than 0.5 mL liquid stool, stool in viral transport medium

Reference Range Negative

Use Diagnose gastroenteritis in infants and young children caused by enteric adenovirus types 40 and 41

Methodology Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

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