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Order Code Novovirus PCR Stool SO Norovirus PCR Stool SO

Important Note

Complete patient and ordering healthcare provider information on attached form, print, and deliver with specimen.

Infectious

Additional Codes

Epic Order ID LAB5192J

Collection

Place 1 Tablespoon into a sterile container, or fill Enteric Transport Media container to fill line. Specimens contaminated with urine or water will be rejected.

Specimen Type

Stool

Transport temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Rectal swabs, samples mixed with urine or water, leaking containers, or frozen samples

Performance

Test performed in Coralville, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Average turnaround time is 1-3 business days

Transport

Deliver to lab ASAP.

Lab sends refrigerated specimen via courier.

Notes

Information listed here is up to date as of 2.26.2019. Check the State Hygenic Lab's test catalog for the most recent information reguarding collections and resulting.