NOROVIRUS PCR

Norovirus PCR

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3455

Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:

Stool

Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Alternate Specimens:
Samples in Cary-Blair medium
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Store and Transport:
Frozen (samples in Cary-Blair should be sent Refrigerated)
Stability:

Unpreserved Stool:
Frozen - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days

Cary-Blair Stool:
Room temperature - 5 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
 

Unacceptable Condition:

Samples that are quantity not sufficient for analysis, specimens too old or that have a leaking or broken tube will be rejected.

CPT Codes:

87798x2 - Norovirus G PCR (EAP 30040427)

Method:
Real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

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