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Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test CodeNORVR
Alias/See Also
LAB13142
CPT Codes
<p>87798</p>
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Fecal
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 gram
Minimum Volume
0.5 gram
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Reverse-Transcription Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assays are widely used for the rapid and sensitive detection of noroviruses in biological specimens.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Last Updated: January 15, 2020