Gastroenteritis Virus panel

EPIC

Stool-enteric virus panel

Section

Virology

Clinical indications

Syndormic screening for enteric viral pathogens

Specimen requirement

This panel tests for Astro Virus, Noro virus G1 and G2, Rota virus, Sapo virus and Adeno virus. Clostridium difficile is also routinely tested as part of this panel. - Real time PCR. Stool sample (approx. walnut size)

Dispatch and handling instructions

Not applicable

Turnaround time

48 hours

Synonym

Enteric viruses

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes