Testing on specimens with unknown maternal status will only be performed in special cases. Child must be older than one month, but younger than 1.5 years. Liquid stool, unpreserved and within 24-48 hours of onset. 50 ml sterile conical tube or urine specimen container included in Unit 46. Specimens will only be accepted to support outbreak investigation.
Specimens are to be kept refrigerated with frozen ice substitue while in transit.
If hepatitis A virus RNA is detected, this most certainly suggests hepatitis A virus infection. A virus RNA is not detected, this does not exclude hepatitis A virus infection. Virus is typically found in the blood for up to 30 days after development of symptoms. Plastic tube with skirted cap. Specimens will also be accepted to support outbreak investigations.