Influenza A&B Antigen

Test Code
LAB5918 1230101693


Alias/See Also
LAB5918
FLUABD FLU INFLUENZA VIRUS RESPIRATORY FLU A FLU B FLU AB


CPT Codes
87400 (2)

Includes
INFLUENZA A AG, (BD VERITOR)
INFLUENZA B AG, (BD VERITOR)
FLU A ANTIGEN AG, FIA (SOFIA)
FLU B ANTIGEN AG, FIA (SOFIA)


Instructions
Nasopharyngeal Collection Instructions


Preferred Collection:
Mini-tip Swab (BD220133)

Acceptable Collection:
Mini-tip Swab in 1-3mL BD UTM (BD#220529)

Mini-tip eSwab (Copan#220529)

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate or wash: 1 to 3mLs placed into a Sterile container with screw-top lid.

Unacceptable
Any swab other than those listed in preferred or acceptable collection, including Double culturette swab (Red-top); Cotton tip swab; Wooden shaft swab; Calcium alginate swab.


Transport Container
Mini-tip Swab


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Specimens may be stored for up to 8 hours at room temperature or 72 hours at 2-8°C


Reference Range
External Name Result Checking Type Values (C/S)
Influenza A Ag, chromatographic digital immunoassay Reference Range Negative 
Influenza A Ag, chromatographic digital immunoassay Abnormality - Abnormal  Positive , Indeterminate , Invalid 
Influenza B Ag, chromatographic digital immunoassay Reference Range Negative 
Influenza B Ag, chromatographic digital immunoassay Abnormality - Abnormal  Positive , Indeterminate , Invalid 
Flu A Antigen Ag, FIA Reference Range Negative 
Flu A Antigen Ag, FIA Abnormality - Abnormal  Positive , Indeterminate , Invalid 
Flu B Antigen Ag, FIA Reference Range Negative 
Flu B Antigen Ag, FIA Abnormality - Abnormal  Positive , Indeterminate , Invalid 


Performing Laboratory
MWH LAB SH LAB LH FSED MAIN LAB HC FSED Main Lab



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.