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Influenza A and B, Rapid Screen

Message
Numerous transport media are compatible with this influenzae tests kit. See package insert of kit for a complete listing.


Test Code
INFLU


Preferred Specimen
Non gel swab ONLY (throat or nose) Nasal washes also


Instructions
Testing Frequency: Daily, STAT within 1 hour


Transport Container
XNG Swab (Non-gel)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: 72 hours,refrigerated


Methodology
Lateral flow immunochromatic assay



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.