Product Overview
| Background | Viral gastroenteritis is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting or diarrhea. Many different viruses can cause gastroenteritis, including rotaviruses, noroviruses, adenoviruses, sapoviruses, and astroviruses. The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. The affected person may also have headache, fever, and abdominal cramps ("stomach ache"). In general, the symptoms begin 1 to 2 days following infection with a virus that causes gastroenteritis and may last for 1 to 10 days, depending on which virus causes the illness. Some research studies have shown that the duration of the symptoms are approximately three to four days. Adenoviruses and astroviruses cause diarrhea mostly in young children, but older children and adults can also be affected. |
| Description | The Rapid Astrovirus is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Astrovirus antigens in human feces specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Astrovirus infection. |
| Source | Stool |
| Size | 20T |
| Components | 1. Card tests 2. Instructions for use 3. Specimen collection vials with buffer |
| Storage | Store at 15-25°C, DO NOT FREEZE or use beyond the expiration date. The shelf life is 30 months. |
Restrictions
For Research Use Only.