Test Code 9904 Influenza A & B
Purpose
Detection of Influenza A & B.
Performing Laboratory
Copley Hospital
Methodology
DNA Molecular Detection by PCR (GeneXpert)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Swab (Nasopharygeal)
Container/Tube: Xpert Viral transport kit or Copan viral transport media
Collection Instructions:
1. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth, date
& time of collection, collection site and person collecting.
Reference Values
Normal: Flu A and B Negative
Stability
Room Temperature: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Available STAT
Analytical Time: 1 Day
Aliases
Influenza A & B
Influenza A and B
GeneXpert
Flu A and B
Flu
Test Classification and CPT Coding
NA