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INFLUENZA VIRUS TYPE A AND B, PCR

Test Code
LAB3041050


Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal swab (polyester or nylon) in viral transport medium (UTM media with flocked swab),
 


Minimum Volume
Nasopharyngeal swab: 2 mL media  
 


Instructions
M4RT Media with BD Culturette swab is acceptable for UML only.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days   Refrigerated: 7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Specimens in leaking containers will not be tested. Dry swabs, calcium alginate swabs, samples in bacterial transport systems, and body fluids will not be tested. 


Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Sunday-Friday


Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
Berkeley Medical Center
Jefferson Medical Center
Potomac Valley Hospital
United Hospital Center



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.