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.