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Laboratory Code
LAB5011
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Stool
Container/Tube: Sterile screw-capped container with attached spatula
Volume: 10.0 g / 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 5.0 g (size of a grape) / 2.0 mL (liquid stool)
Collection Instructions: Random collection
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Submit to lab as soon as possible |
| Refrigerate | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Do not freeze sample |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Saturday, TAT 1 - 3 days
Reference Interval
Not detected.
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Microbiology, 67724343
Useful For
For detection of Norovirus GI or GII infection that causes gastroenteritis
Service Code
23617
LOINC Code Information
Not applicable
Update
Last updated 17/3/2025