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Test Name:
Norovirus Group 1 and 2 Detection, by RT-PCR

• SBMF No:
  45270
• Performance Lab Name:
  ARUP Laboratories
• Test Mnemonic:
  NORO PCR
• ABN:
  Required – Not FDA-Approved
• CPT Code:
  87798x2
• Ref Lab Test No:
  0051281
• Test Includes:
  Norovirus 1 by PCR
  Norovirus 2 by PCR
• Also Known As:
  Norwalk-like Virus (NLV)
  Small Round Structured Viruses (SRSV)
• Also See:
  45081 Norovirus, by EIA, Feces
• Spec Type:
  Feces, random
• Spec Container:
  Clean (Unpreserved) Stool Transport Vial
• Pref Vol:
  1.0 mL
• Min Vol:
  0.5 mL
• Spec Collect:
  Routine random feces collection
• Spec Store Transport:
  Frozen
  Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines
• Spec Stability:
  8 hours room temperature (20-30C)
  3 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
  1 month frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Methodology:
Qualitative Reverse-Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Clinical Significance:
Refer to:

Reference Range:

Norovirus 1 by PCR
Not Detected

Norovirus 2 by PCR:
Not Detected

Interpretive Data:
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or assay specific nucleic acid concentrations below the level of detection by the assay.

Additional Test Info:

This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Day Run:
Mon, Wed, Fri

Time Reported:
Within 6 days

Test Type:
INFECTIOUS ORGANISM