Norovirus, Groups 1 and 2 by PCR
Also known as: NOROPCR
Use
The test is used to detect Norovirus groups 1 and 2 in stool samples. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause gastroenteritis, characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. It is important in the clinical diagnosis of infectious diarrhea and helps in outbreak control and management by identifying the presence of the virus.
Special Instructions
ARUP Consult provides test selection and interpretation assistance in the context of infectious diarrhea. Patient stool should be transferred to an unpreserved stool transport vial to maintain sample integrity. The collection materials needed are available through ARUP Supply.
Limitations
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. The test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, and its performance characteristics were determined by ARUP Laboratories.
New York Approved
Methodology
PCR-based (RT-PCR)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 54905-5
- 54906-3
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Stool
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Unpreserved stool transport vial (ARUP Supply #40910)
Collection Instructions
Transfer 1 mL stool to an unpreserved stool transport vial. Available via ARUP Supply or contact ARUP Client Services.
Storage Instructions
Frozen
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
| Frozen | 1 month |