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HelpTest ID NBLD0151 Norovirus, Fecal
Specimen Type/Requirements
Non-Sterile or Sterile Specimen Container - Stool
Orange Cap Para-Pak C&S (Cary-Blair Transport Media) - Stool (Refer to Stool Collection Patient Instruction link below)
Note: Testing is only performed on fresh liquid or loose stool specimens. Formed stool specimens will be rejected. Specimens other than stool are not acceptable for use with this test. Stool in stool transport media (e.g., Cary-Blair) should be filled to the fill line according to manufacturer's instructions.
Please reference links for patient instructions:
Stool Collection Patient Instructions - English
Stool Collection Patient Instructions - Spanish
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated |
48 hours - Raw Stool 7 days - Transport media |
Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | Greater than 48 hours |
Freezing samples
A. For raw stool, if time from collection to testing will be greater than 48 hours, store frozen.
B. For stool in transport media, if time from collection to testing will be greater than 7 days, store frozen.
C. Frozen samples should be tested within 30 days.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 day
Additional Information
Tests for Norovirus Genogroup I and II.
Methodology
RT-PCR
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
87798 x 2