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Norovirus Molecular Detection and Genotyping CDC-10358

Synonym(s)
Norovirus
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Jan Vinje
(404) 639-3721
ahx8@cdc.gov
Leslie Barclay
(404) 639-1159
gvm3@cdc.gov
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
Performed on Specimens from
Human and Food/Environmental/Medical Devices/Biologics
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
stool, vomitus, environmental swab
Minimum Volume Required
0.25 g or 0.25 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimen must be stored at 2 °-8 °C
Transport Medium
Not Applicable
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
Refrigerated specimen should be shipped on cold packs.
 
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
 
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 186
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
 
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Sequencing
Turnaround Time
4 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
None
Additional Information
None
CDC Points of Contact
Jan Vinje
(404) 639-3721
ahx8@cdc.gov
Leslie Barclay
(404) 639-1159
gvm3@cdc.gov




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