Test Detail

Norovirus Detection, Real-time PCR

Test Code:

138307

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

87798 x2

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Sterile container OR Para-Pak(R) Orange
Specimen Type	Stool
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.2 mL
Temperature	Refrigerate. Samples in Cary-Blair medium (Para-Pak(R) Orange) can be kept at room temperature.
Methodology	Real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
Stability	Room Temperature: Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: 5 days, Refrigerated: Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: 14 days, Frozen: Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: Unstable
Unacceptable Conditions	Quantity not sufficient for analysis; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube; frozen sample in Cary-Blair medium (Para-Pak(R) Orange)
Days Set-Up	Tu-Thur & Sat
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	4 - 5 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
139356	Norovirus GI	54905-5
139357	Norovirus GII	54906-3