Norovirus PCR NORWALK

Synonyms

Norwalk, GI, gastrointestinal, diarrhea, stool, feces

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Norovirus RT-PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Norovirus RT-PCR

EPIC Order Name

Norovirus (Groups 1 and 2) Molecular Detection

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.

Specimen Type

Stool

Specimen Volume

2- 5 grams stool (minimal 1 gram)

Container

Stool Container

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.                          

Transport Instructions

Forward to laboratory as soon as possible. Up to 2 Days (2-8 C) Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2 Days (2-8 C) Refrigerated

Methodology

Molecular Detection

Days Performed

TAT 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health

CPT

87798 x 2

PDM

5900095

Result Interpretation

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