INFLUENZA A/B AB, QUANT

Test Code
96487


CPT Codes
86710

Preferred Specimen
serum


Minimum Volume
0.5


Instructions
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Identify specimens as acute or convalescent. Acute and convalescent specimens must be submitted on separate test request forms.

Note: This test should not be used to detect H1N1 influenza A virus (swine origin) infection.
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Transport Container
"Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
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Transport Temperature
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Refrigerate
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Methodology
" Complement fixation (CF) "

Reference Range
Negative: <1:8




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.