Description
Electron microscopy is primarily used for the detection of gastrointestinal viruses in stool samples, namely adenovirus, rotavirus, astrovirus and calicviruses. This rapid technique allows prompt diagnosis in sporadic and outbreak cases of diarrhoea and vomiting, facilitating the implementation of infection control measures. EM is also used for the routine screening of stool samples from immunosuppressed patients.
Also known as
EM
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Additional information
Not applicable
Sending address
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Level 4, Camelia Botnar Laboratories
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
DX number: DX6640203
DX Exchange: Bloomsbury 91WC
Laboratory service
Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
Sample requirements
Stool (walnut sized amount in sterile container)
Reference range
Not applicable
Turnaround time
24 hours
Disease / group
Viral infection
Cost
Upon request
Call in advance?
Not required