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CPT Code:
87798(2)
Test Type: 1 mL stool
Stability Time:
|
Temperature |
Period |
|---|---|
|
Room temperature |
Sterile container: 7 days; Cary-Blair medium: 5 days |
|
Refrigerated |
Sterile container: 7 days; Cary-Blair medium: 14 days |
|
Frozen |
Sterile container: 7 days; Cary-Blair medium: Unstable |
Overview:
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infections caused by noroviruses, and to differentiate viruses belonging to Norovirus genogroup 1 (eg, Norwalk virus) and from those belonging to Norovirus genogroup 2 (eg, Snow Mountain agent).
Collection Details:
Collection Instructions:
Sterile container or Para-Pak® Orange.
Refrigerate. Samples in Cary-Blair medium (Para-Pak® Orange) can be kept at room temperature.