Test Code GI Virus Gastrointestinal Virus Panel by PCR
Panel Includes
Adenovirus F 40/41 PCR
Astrovirus PCR
Norovirus GI/GII PCR
Rotavirus A PCR
Sapovirus PCR
Cerner Test Code
GI Virus
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Cary Blair and Sterile Container
Processing Instructions
Please included a specimen in a sterile container and a C & S Orange Top (Cary Blair container). Add stool specimen until level with preservative reaches the red line. Do not overfill container past the red line.
Stability
Stability: Room Temp 4 days , Refrigerated 4 days
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Frozen spec., volume <200 µl, Formed Stools
Performed Test Frequency
Everyday
Methodology
PCR
CPT(s)
87505
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Microbiology