Norovirus PCR

Message
The 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 


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



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.