Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Order Code:
NORPCR
Test Summary
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assays are widely used for the rapid and sensitive detection of noroviruses in biological specimens.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 g frozen stool in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 g
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
NORPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6773
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87798
Billing Code
- 670927
CPT Statement
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 g frozen stool in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 g
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A