Rhode Island State Health Laboratories
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Submit all specimens to 50 Orms St, Providence RI 02915. Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Norovirus
| Lab | Molecular Diagnostics & Enteric Pathogens 401-222-5538 |
| Organism | Norovirus |
| Disease | Norovirus |
| Test Description | RT-PCR for detection of Norovirus in stool |
| Special Instructions | PREAUTHORIZATION BY THE HEALTH DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (401) 222-2577 IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SPECIMEN SUBMISSION. |
| Specimen | Minimum 2 ml of stool specimen in clean vial without preservative preferred. Specimens in Cary-Blair collection vials are acceptable. |
| Form Required | Rhode Island State Health Laboratories test requisition form |
| Test Request | Write "Norovirus" under comment field on requisition form |
| Transport | Transport within 24 hours of collection. Hold at 2° - 8° C until transport. Transport maintaining refrigerated temperature conditions by surrounding specimen with blue or wet ice. |
| Normal Value | Negative for Norovirus |
| Turnaround Time | 24 hours to 2 business days |
| Kit | Kits are available at HEALTH Laboratories Central Receiving and may be obtained Monday - Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. |