Norovirus PCR

TEST NAME

 Norovirus PCR
DISEASE/DISORDER Acute Gastroenteritis, Norovirus
ALTERNATE NAME(S) Norwalk virus, Norwalk-like virus
METHODOLOGY PCR
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • PRIOR CONSULTATION REQUIRED.
  • REQUESTED THROUGH CONSULTATION WITH EPIDEMIOLOGY ONLY.
  • Contact  CEDEP prior to submission.
ORDERING INFORMATION
  • Lab Web Portal

Specimen Requirements

Patient Preparation
  • None
Specimen Collection
  • Fresh stool in Cary-Blair Transport Medium
  • Raw stool 
Specimen Labeling
  • Specimen should be labeled with at least two unique patient identifiers along with the specimen source and match the accompanying test order.
Specimen Processing
  • None
Specimen Storage and Preservation
  • Stool specimens should be stored at 2-8°C. 
Specimen Transportation
  • Ship specimens in appropriate transport container at  2-8°C. 
  • All infectious substance shipments must conform to U.S. Department of Transportation(DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR 49 C.F.R. Parts 171-180).
Specimen Acceptability and Rejection
  • Unsatisfactory specimens include, but may not be limited to:

- The specimen was broken or leaked in transit:

- No specimen was in the container submitted

- Improper specimen type submitted

- Specimens received at improper temperature

- Specimens received without documentation of consultation
Testing Location
  • Nashville

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