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Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR - Stool
Test CodeLAB6255
Alias/See Also
NOROV, 19098
CPT Codes
87798 (LOINC: 7974-9)
Preferred Specimen
1 g Stool
Minimum Volume
0.5 g Stool
Transport Container
Stool: Sterile leak-proof container
Transport Temperature
Stool: Frozen preferred; Room temperature unacceptable;
_Refrigerated unacceptable
_Refrigerated unacceptable
Specimen Stability
Stool
Room temperature: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Room temperature: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Thawed Stool
Methodology
Reverse-Transcription Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Set up 6 days a week in A.M.
Report Available
Reports Same Day
Performing Lab Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Performing Lab Focus Diagnostics, Inc.
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042
Clinical Significance
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assays are widely used
for the rapid and sensitive detection of noroviruses in
biological specimens.
for the rapid and sensitive detection of noroviruses in
biological specimens.
