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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

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

The analytical performance characteristics of this assay have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. The modifications have not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Not detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days