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Test Code NORO Norovirus 1,2 RT-PCR

Additional Codes

LAB13270

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Method

Follow appropriate collection procedures

Container

  • Sterile container no preservative (preferred)
  • Cairy Blair ETM

Specimen Type

Raw unformed stool that takes the shape of the container, (Bristol chart types 5-7 typically).

Minimum Volume

1 mL or 1 g

Specimen Stability

  • Cairy Blair ETM: 48 hours
  • Unpreserved: Ambient test immediately; 2–8 ºC 48 hours

Reference or Target Ranges

Norovirus GI - Not Detected

Norovirus GII - Not Detected

 

Reportable Units

Detected or Not Detected

Critical Value

No critical result

Reasons for Rejection

  • Formed stool.
  • Unacceptable preservative, including fixative Cairy Blair formulations and Formalin.
  • Frozen stool.
  • Expired specimen.
  • Non-sterile container.
  • Stool mixed with urine or other contaminants or interfering substances.

Performance Information

Days and Time Performed 24/7
Expected Turn Around Time Stat: 2 hours
Routine: 4 hours
Stat Availability Yes
Performing Bench CPH Microbiology
Methodology/Method Description Cepheid GeneXpert

Panel Components

  • Norovirus GI
  • Norovirus GII 

CPT Codes

87798 x2

Last review/edit date

2025