Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code

NORVR

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

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