Rotavirus and adenovirus in fecal matter

1) Sterile, wide-mouth container with an airtight lid

2) Obtain a dry container to collect the feces (flat dish, basin, etc.), washed with soap and water.

3) Obtain a disposable plastic spoon, either new or disinfected, to transfer fecal matter to the jar; never use swabs.

Instructions for obtaining samples: Obtain fecal matter from any spontaneous bowel movement in the disinfected container, not in the toilet. Immediately collect theequivalent of one teaspoonful in the sterile container. If the stool is liquid, the amount to be collected should beno more than 1 cm of thesterile container. If using a diaper, scrape the stool and transfer it to the sterile container. Do not bring the diaper to the laboratory, as it will not be accepted.                                            

Important considerations: Deliver the sample to the laboratory preferably within 6 hours of collection or as soon as possible and keep it refrigerated (in the refrigerator) until delivery.