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Norovirus PCR
MessageThe Xpert Norovirus Assay includes reagents for the detection of nucleic acid sequences for norovirus genogroup I and genogroup II from raw or unpreserved unformed stool specimens collected from individuals with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis.
Test Code
NVPCR
Alias/See Also
LAB0000892
CPT Codes
87798x2
Preferred Specimen
1 gram refrigerated stool in sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 gram
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 2 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Room Temperature
Methodology
Polymerase Chaine Reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Daily, all shifts
Report Available
See patient report for reference range and/or interpretation of results.
Performing Laboratory
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital