Norovirus Group I and II Detection by RT-PCR
| Abbrev Code: | NOROPCR | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6612 | Order Name: | Norovirus I and II by NAT |
| Order Instructions: | Norovirus PCR is included in Enteric Pathogen Panel (LAB6610). Do NOT order both. | ||
| Synonyms: | Norovirus PCR | ||
| Methodology: | Reverse transcription PCR | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Performed daily; results are reported within 24 hours. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Feces |
| Optimal Volume: | 3 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Cary Blair Transport Media or C&S (Fecal swab for low volume stools only) |
| Collection Instructions: | Feces: Collect in clean, dry bedpan or onto newspaper placed over toilet seat. Those portions of stool containing blood, pus or mucus are especially significant. Immediately place specimen in Cary-Blair transport media at 2-8 degrees C until transport to the lab, If specimen is collected in a sterile container, sample must be received in the lab within 2 hours of collection or placed into Cary Blair and refrigerated within 2 hours of collection. For low volume samples, a FecalSwab Cary-Blair transport may be used. Dip the provided swab into the stool and place in the transport tube. Bend and break the swab at the red line. Replace and tighten cap. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Samples received in sterile containers greater than 2 hours from collection will be cancelled. Preserved stool not received at performing laboratory within 48 hours of collection will be cancelled. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | If received in sterile container, receiving laboratory must transfer sample to Cary-Blair/Fecal Swab transport media within 2 hours from collection. Store specimens at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive in performing laboratory within 48 hours. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship specimens at refrigerated temperature. Must arrive within 48 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (UMMC East Bank) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative for Norovirus by PCR |
| Use: | Verigene Enteric Pathogens Nucleic Acid Test (EP) is a multiplexed, qualitative test for simultaneous detection and ID of common pathogenic enteric bacteria, viruses and genetic virulence markers from stool (in Cary-Blair preservative medium). EP utilizes reverse transcription, PCR and array hybridization to detect Norovirus GI/GII. |
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