96345:NOROVIRUS ANTIGEN
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Alias Names: |
Norwalk-like Virus |
| Methodology: |
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
| Edit Date: |
10/15/2008 |
| Performed: |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
| Released: |
1-4 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
| CPT Code: |
87449-90 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
Stool in a sterile plastic container. |
| Handling: |
Freeze. |
| Stability: |
48 hours refrigerated, 12 months frozen. Unstable ambient. |
| Standard Volume: |
2 gm stool. |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 gm stool |
| Transport: |
Frozen. |
| Comments: |
Norovirus, also called Norwalk-like Virus, is a major cause of viral gastroenteritis. |