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INFLU

Test Code
INFLU


CPT Codes
87400x2

Includes
  1. Influenza A
  2. Influenza B


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab


Minimum Volume
1 swab


Transport Container
Transport media containing lactalbumin


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 1 hour
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect transport media, Specimen not received within stability.


Reference Range
Influenza A: Negative
Infuenza B: Negative


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Dakota Dunes Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: September 19, 2022


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.