Influenza B Antigen

Test Code
LAB5039 372


Alias/See Also
LAB5039
FLUBD FLU INFLUENZA FLU B VIRUS RESPIRATORY


CPT Codes
87400

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


Instructions


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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.


Reference Range
External Name Result Checking Type Values
Influenza B Ag, chromatographic digital immunoassay Reference Range Negative
Flu B Antigen Ag, FIA Reference Range Negative


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



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