ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Norovirus Group 1 and 2 Detection by RT-PCR : 0051281

Mnemonic: NORO PCR

Methodology: Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri
Reported: 5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Stool.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connector contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: 1 month
Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Refer to Statement B under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87798 x2
Cross References: Human Calcivirus (Norovirus Group 1 & 2 Detection by RT-PCR), Norovirus RNA (Norovirus Group 1 & 2 Detection by RT-PCR), Norwalk Virus (Norovirus Group 1 & 2 Detection by RT-PCR)
 
 

 

 

 
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