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. |