Special Precautions/Comments:

Interferences: N/A.

Method:  Immunochromatographic lateral-flow test. Calibration: N/A.  EQA scheme: NEQAS Viral Gastroenteritis scheme. IQC: Internal kit control (r-Biopharm)

Interpretation: Positive results will be reported as ROTAVIRUS (or) ADENOVIRUS … POSITIVE. Negative results will be reported as ROTAVIRUS (or) ADENOVIRUS … NEGATIVE. Samples positive for rotavirus may be sent to UKHSA Colindale for vaccination studies (turnaround 7-10 days).

Additional Information:

Background information: Rotavirus is the most common virus causing gastroenteritis in children in the UK. Prior to the introduction of childhood rotavirus vaccination in August 2014 almost every child in the UK has had a rotavirus infection before the age of 5 years. Universal vaccine has dramatically reduced the incidence of diarrhoea due to rotavirus. Adults can become infected with rotavirus but the infection is usually very mild. In the UK, rotavirus infection is seasonal. The virus is more common during the winter season from November to April. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and last for approximately 10 days. Respiratory symptoms can occur in some individuals.

Keywords: rota, adeno, childhood illness, fever, diarrhoea, vomiting, abdo pain, gastrointestinal