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INFLUENZA A AND B SCREEN By PCR
Covid
MessageQualitative detection of Influenza A and Influenza B
Covid
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Covid
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Test Code
COVIDORDER
Alias/See Also
Influenza
CPT Codes
87502
Preferred Specimen
Nasopharyngeal washes, aspirates or swabs placed in Viral transport media.
Minimum Volume
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Nasal swab in Viral transport media.
Transport Container
Viral transport media
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Test immediately after collection
Refrigerated: For up to 72 hours
Frozen: For long durations can be stored at > -70°C
Refrigerated: For up to 72 hours
Frozen: For long durations can be stored at > -70°C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Swabs not in transport media, cotton swabs , calcium alginate swabs, or swabs with wooden shafts
Methodology
PCR test for Influenza A and Influenza B antigens
Setup Schedule
when received
Report Available
1 hour
Limitations
A negative test result does not rule out the presence of novel influenza viruses
Last Updated: November 28, 2023