Norovirus Antigen

Test/Investigation

Norovirus Antigen

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Microbiology)

Comments/Precautions

Only performed at request of IP&C

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

48 hrs/2 days. Delays – refrigerate

Sample type

Faeces (Blue top or other sterile container)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

This test is currently not UKAS accredited due to 'platform change/assay change'. Accreditation is being sought.