Norovirus (Groups 1 and 2) Molecular Detection Build info
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Procedure Name |
NOROVIRUS RT-PCR |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB11827 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
Noroviruses are a major cause of nonbacterial acute gastroenteritis, Molecular detction has been shown to be a sensitive, specific method for early assessment of norovirus infections, contributing to positive clinical outcomes. |
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Specimen Sources |
Stool | ||||||||||||||||
Specimen Types |
Stool | ||||||||||||||||
Container |
Stool Container |
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Collection Instructions |
Cary-Blair, formalin, or stool in other media or fixative are unacceptable and cannot be tested. Such samples will be canceled as improperly collected. Untreated non-preserved unformed stool 2 - 5 gm (minimal 1 gm) in a clean sterile screwtop container is the appropriate specimen type. |
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Specimen Volume |
2- 5 grams stool (minimal 1 gram) |
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Transport Instructions |
Forward to laboratory as soon as possible. Up to 2 Days (2-8 C) Refrigerated |
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Specimen Stability |
2 Days (2-8 C) Refrigerated |
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Methodology |
Molecular Detection |
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Days Performed |
TAT 3 Days |
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Performing Laboratory |
Northwell Health |
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CPT |
87798 x 2 |
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PDM |
5900095 | ||||||||||||||||
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