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Test ID FNRNA Norovirus RNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Method Name

Reverse-Transcription Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Reporting Name

Norovirus RNA

Specimen Type

Fecal

Send 1 gram unpreserved stool in screw-capped, sterile, leak-proof container, ship frozen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 gram

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Fecal Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  7 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reference Values

Reference Range: Not Detected

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 - 2 days

Performing Laboratory

Focus Diagnositics, Inc.

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

CPT Code Information

87798

NY State Approved

No