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Influenza PCR (State Lab)
Test CodeFLUPCR
Alias/See Also
Flu PCR
CPT Codes
None
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or nasal wash in leakproof container
Other Acceptable Specimens
Lower respiratory specimens (bronchial wash)
Nasal aspirate
Sptum
Nasal aspirate
Sptum
Instructions
Specimens should be submitted in viral transport media. Store specimens at 2-8oC until ready for shipping.
Only synthetic-tipped swabs (polyester, rayon, dacron) with plastic shafts should be used.
Use wet ice or cold packs to maintain 2-8oC during delivery.
Only synthetic-tipped swabs (polyester, rayon, dacron) with plastic shafts should be used.
Use wet ice or cold packs to maintain 2-8oC during delivery.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens with insufficient material to analyze (less than 0.5mL)
Specimens collected with wooden shaft or calcium alginate swabs
Specimens in poorly labeled or leaking containers
Specimens collected with wooden shaft or calcium alginate swabs
Specimens in poorly labeled or leaking containers
Methodology
PCR
Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday
Report Available
7 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Test aids in the detection and differentiation of seasonal influenza A and B virus infection and infection by the influenza viruses.
Performing Laboratory
Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory
221 State Street
#12 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0012
Additional Information
Maine State Lab - Detection of Influenza by Real Time PCR
