Norovirus Groups 1,2 PCR
Order Name
Norovirus PCR
Test Number: 6006467
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6006467
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Norovirus 1
|
Qualitative PCR | 54905-5 |
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Norovirus 2
|
Qualitative PCR | 54906-3 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Stool, Raw | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container OR Para-Pak(R) Orange Specimen Storage: Refrigerate. Samples in Cary-Blair medium (Para-Pak(R) Orange) can be kept at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: 5 day, Refrigerated : Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: 14 da, Frozen: Sterile container: 7 days Cary-Blair medium: Unsta |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138307 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138307 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |