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Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Test Code
19098


Alias/See Also
LAB00394


CPT Codes
87798

Preferred Specimen
1 g frozen stool


Minimum Volume
0.5 g


Transport Container
Sterile plastic leak-proof container


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Reverse-Transcription Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

FDA Status



Setup Schedule
Mon-sat


Report Available
1-3 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




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