Test Detail
Norovirus
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| Nucleic acid amplification by PCR to detect Norovirus RNA | |||||
| Performed | Avg. Turnaround Time | Method | |||
| Coralville, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M-F |
1 - 3 business days | Nucleic Acid Amplification by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) | |||
| Fee | CPT Code(s) | ||||
| $139.97 | 87798 x 2 | ||||
| Specimen Requirements | |||||
| Specimen Type: | Stool; 2-4 grams or 1 Tablespoon. PCR is a very sensitive test, and precautions should be taken to not cross-contaminate specimens (i.e., wear gloves and change before and after collecting specimen. Avoid contact with environmental surfaces). DO NOT FREEZE SPECIMEN. | ||||
| Patient Preparation: | The patient should be instructed not to take any antacids, oily laxatives, or anti-diarrheal medications unless prescribed by the physician. | ||||
| Collection Instructions: | Stool: Place 1 Tablespoon into a sterile container or fill Enteric Transport Media (ETM) container to fill line. DO NOT MIX URINE OR WATER WITH THE STOOL SPECIMEN. | ||||
| Temperature and Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8°C); DO NOT FREEZE; Overnight | ||||
| Unacceptable Conditions: | Rectal swabs; samples mixed with urine or water; Leaking containers; Frozen samples | ||||
| Expected Results: | |||||
| Not Detected, Detected, Indeterminate, Equivocal | |||||
| Shipping: | |||||
| Wrap specimen container in absorbent material and place inside a biohazard bag. Transport specimen with cold pack. Ship to the Coralville location. | |||||
| Comments | |||||
| Presence of Norovirus RNA is indicative of norovirus infection. | |||||
| Alternate Names | |||||
| Norwalk virus, Norwalk-like virus, Human Calicivirus | |||||
