Norovirus Group 1 and 2 Detection by PCR




Test Mnemonic

NORPCR

CPT Codes

  • 87798 - QTY (2)

Aliases

  • Calcivirus
  • Norovirus RNA
  • Norwalk virus

Includes

  • Norovirus 1 by PCR
  • Norovirus 2 by PCR

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLStoolClean container (No preservatives) Frozen 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient8 hours
Refrigerated72 hours
Frozen1 month

Days Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Turnaround Time

2 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Reverse Transcription/Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT/PCR) 

Reference Range

Special Info

This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or test-specific nucleic acid in concentrations below the level of detection by this test.