Date:
September 10, 2024
Category:

Norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus test (stool)
This rapid test detects norovirus, rotavirus and adenovirus in faecal samples to diagnose infections caused by these viruses. The results are available within 15 minutes and are useful in identifying the cause of gastroenteritis, which can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting. Norovirus is known to cause outbreaks, especially in places such as nursing homes and hospitals, while rotavirus and adenovirus are common causes of diarrhoea in young children. This test simplifies the process of diagnosing these infections without the need for complex and costly procedures.
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What is this test?
The combined rapid test in a stool sample detects norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus antigens. These viruses are the most common causes of acute gastroenteritis in children and adults. The test helps in pediatrics, emergency departments, and infection control to quickly determine the cause of diarrhea.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 15 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 98–99.9 %
- Specificity
- 98–98.1 %
- Accuracy
- 98–98.5 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-6ZASVV | Feces | Cup | 1 / 10 tests | 98 % |
| AF-RHB7U9 | Feces | Cassette | 10 tests | 98.5 % |
Accuracy, sensitivity and specificity
| Norovirus | Accuracy: 98.5% | Sensitivity: 99.9% | Specificity: 98.1% |
| Rotavirus | Accuracy: 97.2% | Sensitivity: 97.3 % | Specificity: 97.1% |
| Adenovirus | Accuracy: 96.8% | Sensitivity: 95.2 % | Specificity: 97.7 % |

