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Test Code: NoroAg Preferred Name Norovirus Quick Test

Results Avail After Hours:Yes

Urgent:1 hr

Test Frequency:Daily

Routine:4 hr

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:7 days

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	Faeces	1-2 mL	Faeces container (white or brown lid)

COLLECTION NOTES

Collect several mL of watery specimen or walnut size specimen of semi solid faeces. This test is not suitable for vomitus.

GENERAL NOTES

This test may be suitable for rapid detection where outbreaks are suspected in wards or nursing homes. It is not as sensitive or specific as PCR which is the test of choice.