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Test Code 4011873 Influenza A & B, Rapid (Quick Flu)

Important Note

Samples should not be collected in greater than 1 mL of viral transport media.  This can cause over dilution of the sample and inaccurate results.

Specimen Requirements

Nasopharyngeal swab (Preferred)


Nasal wash (Acceptable)
Nasopharyngeal aspirate (Acceptable)

 

NOTE:  The clinical performance of this method for nasopharyngeal aspirate or nasal wash samples has not been established in patients 22 years of age and older and may not be consistent with the clinical performance obtained with younger patients.  For this reason a nasopharyngeal swab is the preferred sample.

Container

UTM (1 ml) transport media

Stability

72 hours at 2-8°C

Analytical Time

Same day
Available stat

Sample Retention Time

3 days

Method

Fluorescent Immunoassay

CPT Code

87899

Performing Laboratory

Springfield Hospital Laboratory

Reject Due To

Improperly labeled sample
Throat swab

Visibly bloody sample

Overly viscous sample