Norovirus PCR, Molecular Detection, Feces

PATIENT INFO

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PHYSICIAN INFO

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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name:	ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Norovirus PCR, Molecular Detection, Feces
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SPECIMEN INFO

Collection Date & Time:

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Test ID :

LAB3065 Mayo Miscellaneous Test; Keyword: LNORO

Specimen Type:

Stool

Tube Type:

Only unpreserved stool or stool preserved in Cary Blair are acceptable

Minimum Volume:

5 grams

Preferred Volume:

5 grams

Cause for Rejection:

Quantity not sufficient; unlabeled specimens, mislabeled specimens; stools collected in preservatives other than Cary Blair.

Storage:

Ambient

Availability:

Sendout

Methodology:

Real-time, TaqMan-based polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Special Instructions:

For use when the Gastrointestinal Film Array is positive for Norovirus and the clinician wishes to confirm the presence of Norovirus.

Lab/Phone:

34863

TAT:

3-5 days

Additional Info:

https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/65170#overview