Last Modified:
10/20/2021 2:36:12 PM
Specimen Requirements:
1 gram frozen stool collected in sterile plastic leak-proof container.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 gram
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
Unacceptable Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen (Transport)
Rejection Criteria:
Ambient
Reference Range:
Not detected
Test Comments:
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Methodology:
Reverse Transcription Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Clinical Significance:
Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assays are widely used for the rapid and sensitive detection of noroviruses in biological specimens.
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
2 to 4 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
PHL Test Code:
MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
MISC
Send Out Test Code:
19098
CPT Coding:
87798
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