Norovirus PCR
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Gastrointestinal Virus PCR, Feces
Test ID: GIVIRUS
Test
Method
Taqman RT-PCR
Report Includes
Specimens
Feces (Liquid or semi-solid)
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Feces (Liquid or semi-solid)
Sample Volume
5-20 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a clean dry sterile container. Do not allow contact with urine or paper. Due to limited stability, sample must bereceived at ICL from Monday – Thursday within 24 hours of collection.
Handling Information
Transport cold
Additional Information
required: Indicate symptoms, if testingis part of an outbreak, and if virus additional to norovirus is requested.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
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Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Rectal swab, feces in transport medium or formed stool |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Taqman RT-PCR
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Norovirus PCR |
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
Test Version
30-Sep-2019