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Test ID FNLV Norovirus, EIA (Stool)

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Norovirus

Specimen Type

Fecal

Collect 2 grams of fresh unpreserved stool in sterile container. Send specimen frozen.

 

NOTE:  Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 gram

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Fecal Frozen (preferred) 21 days
  Refrigerated  72 hours

Reference Values

Norovirus Antigen:         Not Detected

 

A negative result does not exclude norovirus infection.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available

1 - 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87449

NY State Approved

Yes