Influenza B Antigen

Test Code
701855


Preferred Specimen


Swab




Instructions


Collect nasal swab (sterile foam tip applicator).  Insert into viral transport media, break nasal swab stick in half and cap tube for transportation.  Specimens must stay refrigerated and are only stable for 24 hours. 




Transport Container


Viral Transport Media




Transport Temperature
Room Temperature, Refrigerate




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.