Specimen Collection And Storage

1. Stool samples must be taken as soon as the symptoms

appear.Viral particles decrease in number after one week.

2. Stool specimens should be collected in containers to the Rapid

Rotavirus Antigen Test.

3. Specimens may be stored at 2-8℃ for 2 days without interfering

with performance. For long-term storage of specimens, -20 ℃ or

colder is recommended. Repeated freezing and thawing of

specimens is not recommended and may cause erroneous results.

4. Unscrew the sample bottle, use the attached applicator stick

attached on the cap to transfer small piece of stool into the sample

bottle containing specimen buffer.

5. Replace the stick in the bottle and tighten securely. Mix stool

sample with the buffer thoroughly by skaing the bottle for a few

seconds.