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Specimen Collection and Handling
Result Interpretation
CPT Codes
87798
Test Includes
Norovirus types 1 and 2
Performing Laboratory / Facility
UCLA Healthcare Clinical Laboratory - Brentwood
Performing Section
Microbiology
Availability
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, excluding holidays
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Use
Useful for the rapid diagnosis of norovirus infection
Additional Information
This test detects Norovirus genotypes 1 and 2. Patients may shed norovirus for >=10 days.
Specimen Type
Liquid or formed unpreserved stool
Container
Sterile Container
Volume
5 mL or 2 g unpreserved stool
Minimum Volume
1 mL or 1 g unpreserved stool
Storage Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
5 days at Room Temperature
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Room temperature
Ambulatory Specimen Processing / Transport
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Specimen collected in wrong container; improper storage; leaking specimen; excessive delay in transport.
Reference Range
Not detected
Test Information
CPT Codes
87798
Test Includes
Norovirus types 1 and 2
Performing Laboratory / Facility
UCLA Healthcare Clinical Laboratory - Brentwood
Performing Section
Microbiology
Availability
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, excluding holidays
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Use
Useful for the rapid diagnosis of norovirus infection
Additional Information
This test detects Norovirus genotypes 1 and 2. Patients may shed norovirus for >=10 days.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specimen Type
Liquid or formed unpreserved stool
Container
Sterile Container
Volume
5 mL or 2 g unpreserved stool
Minimum Volume
1 mL or 1 g unpreserved stool
Storage Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
5 days at Room Temperature
Shipping and Handling Instructions
Room temperature
Ambulatory Specimen Processing / Transport
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Specimen collected in wrong container; improper storage; leaking specimen; excessive delay in transport.
Result Interpretation
Reference Range
Not detected
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