91397 Norovirus Antigen

Specimen:

Collect:

Random Stool

Submit:

2 gm Random Stool in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Frozen.

Rejection Criteria:

Stool in preservative

Stability:

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Hour(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable

Methodology:

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performed:

Sun-Sat

Reported:

3-5 Day(s)

CPT Codes:

87449 - Infectious Agent Ag Det by Enzyme Immunoassay Qual or Semiquant

Interpretive Data:


Norovirus, also called Norwalk-like virus, is a major cause of viral gastroenteritis and has been associated with many close-contact outbreaks. Detection of Norovirus antigen is important to public health management.