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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