Essential information about the Patris Health® Rotavirus and Adenovirus Home Test
Key Facts
This is highly reliable immunological rapid test that enables you to check by yourself whether you are infected with rotavirus or adenovirus. You get the result for each germ separately.
- Intended use: Detection of Rotavirus and Adenovirus Infection.
- For self-testing: No experience needed.
- Sample type: Faeces.
- Testing time: 15 minutes.
- Accuracy: At least 92%, clinically validated.
- Certificates: ISO13485, CE0483
- Compliance: European directive 98/79/EC on the in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
- Trade name: Patris Health® – Rotavirus-Adenovirus Home Test
- Made in France
Kit Contents
The Patris Health® Rotavirus & Adenovirus Home Test kit includes:
- one testing device,
- one faecal sample collection paper strip,
- one sample collector with extraction solution,
- detailed instructions for use with the illustrative step-by-step testing procedure.
Testing Procedure
Testing takes about 15 minutes. Individuals usually need about 5 minutes to perform the analysis, and then there is a 10-minute waiting time for the result.
- Collect a stool sample.
- Mix the stool sample with the extraction solution.
- Add the extract to the testing device.
- Wait 10 minutes for the result.
The test kit comes with detailed instructions for use. Follow the procedure exactly as instructed, and you will not have any difficulties performing the analysis.
Interpretation of the Results
Test device includes two tests, one for rotavirus and one for adenovirus. You test for each virus separately.
Results are interpreted visually as positive, negative or invalid. The Colour intensity of the test line and control line can be different. If the line is visible, you should take the result into account.
Positive for Rotavirus (“ROTA”): Control (C) and Test (T) lines appear.
- Rotavirus is present in the faeces sample.
- Do not panic.
- Consult your doctor about the appropriate treatment.
Positive for Adenovirus (“ADEN”): Control (C) and Test (T) lines appear.
- Adenovirus is present in the faeces sample.
- Do not panic.
- Consult your doctor about the appropriate treatment.
Negative result: Only a Control line (C) appears.
- Rotavirus or/and adenovirus was not detected.
- If symptoms of rotavirus or/and adenovirus persist, you should consult a doctor.
Invalid result: Invalid result appears if you do not carefully follow instructions for use. Please take a photo of such a test result and contact us at help@patris-health.com
Frequently Asked Questions about the Patris Health® Rotavirus and Adenovirus Home Test
Testing makes sense if you are experiencing common symptoms of rotavirus infection such as watery diaorrhea, vomiting, fever and abdominal pain; or common symptoms of adenovirus infection that beside diaorrhea include also cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, conjunctivitis.
Yes, sure. The test is non-invasive. You need to collect a faeces sample, therefore, you can use children faeces as a sample.
Test device includes two tests, one for rotavirus and one for adenovirus. You test for each virus separately.
A clinical performance evaluation study demonstrated that the test is at least 92% accurate. It is based on proven technology and has been used in clinical settings for over 20 years.
The Patris Health® Rotavirus-Adenovirus Home Test is manufactured in France with premium materials according to ISO13485. It is CE0483 certified in Germany and approved for home use by the European authorities.
If, for any reason, the test does not work, please take a photo of it, and send it to us by email at help@patris-health.com
Please note: Our tests are straightforward and designed for non-professionals. Errors happen when individuals do not follow instructions for use strictly. You must not skip any step of the testing procedure. The test kit comes with illustrated and explanatory instructions for use. If you follow them, you will not have any difficulties.
