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Influenza A&B PCR Assay
MessageRoutine testing is not recommended outside of the respiratory virus season due to low specificity.
Test Code
12362019991
Alias/See Also
Influenza
Flu
Flu
CPT Codes
87502
Includes
Influenza A PCR Assay
Influenza B PCR Assay
RSV PCR Assay
SARS-COV-2
Influenza B PCR Assay
RSV PCR Assay
SARS-COV-2
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab in viral/universal transport media (VCM/UTM)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasal swab in viral/universal transport media (VCM/UTM)
Instructions
NASOPHARYNX
1. Gently insert the nasopharyngeal swab approximately ½ the distance to the same-side ear (3 - 5 cm).
2. Roll against inside nasal wall.
3. Immediately place swab into VCM/UTM or equivalent.
4. Label source as Nasopharynx.
NASAL
1. Insert swab 1-2 cm into the nostril.
2. Rotate the swab against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds.
3. Using the same swab, repeat for the second nostril.
4. Label source as nares.
5. Immediately place in VCM/UTM or equivalent.
1. Gently insert the nasopharyngeal swab approximately ½ the distance to the same-side ear (3 - 5 cm).
2. Roll against inside nasal wall.
3. Immediately place swab into VCM/UTM or equivalent.
4. Label source as Nasopharynx.
NASAL
1. Insert swab 1-2 cm into the nostril.
2. Rotate the swab against the inside of the nostril for 3 seconds.
3. Using the same swab, repeat for the second nostril.
4. Label source as nares.
5. Immediately place in VCM/UTM or equivalent.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Improper specimen collection, storage, and transport
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Guthrie Clinic Lab
