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Test Code LAB21017 Norovirus PCR

Department

Immunology

Collection Requirements

Liquid or loose stool that conforms to the container. Collect stool in a clean/sterile container (no preservative). Approximately 1 mL of stool is sufficient for testing.

Primary Collection Container

Sterile Cup

Transport

Sterile Cup Refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Unpreserved stool: 2 days

Reference Range

Norovirus genogroup I (GI): Not Detected

Norovirust genogroup II (GII): Not Detected

Methodology

Cepheid PCR (RT-PCR)

Performed

As completed

Reported

Sunday-Saturday

Unacceptable Conditions

Formed Stools will not be tested.

Stool that contains Barium sulfate and/or Benzalkonium chloide may cause testing interference and produce invalid or erroneous results.

Additional Information

Only unpreserved stool (raw) will be tested. Proper sample collection, storage, and transport are essential for correct results.

The Xpert MVP test utilizes real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reactions (RT-PCR) to detect specific viral gene sequenes associated with Norovirus genogroup I and genogroup II.