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STOOL, NOROVIRUS, PCR

Message
Immediate Specimen Processing: Collect a fresh fecal specimen and transfer the liquid or soft stool to a 15 mL Cary Blair transport device (preferred) or sterile container . Avoid contamination with water or urine. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 5 days


Test Code
LAB13142 NORVR


Alias/See Also
NORVR


CPT Codes
87798

Instructions
Preferred Testing Volume: 5 mL stoolMinimum Testing Volume: 1 mL stool Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 5 daysFrozen: Unacceptable Causes for Rejection: Specimens improperly labeled, submitted in an inappropriate transport container or insufficient volumes.


Report Available
24-Hours


Clinical Significance
1230120131



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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