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Influenza A/B by PCR
Test CodeFABPC
Preferred Specimen
Acceptable specimens:
Swab from nasophyngeal cavity
1. Collect specimen using Cepheid Nasal Swab Collection kit
containing special transport media.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last), date
and time of collection, and collector's initials.
Note: Specimen source is required and MUST be
transported on ice.
Nasophyngeal washing
1. Collect specimen in sterile container.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required and MUST be
transported on ice.
Minimum requirements: 600 microliters of
washing
Swab from nasophyngeal cavity
1. Collect specimen using Cepheid Nasal Swab Collection kit
containing special transport media.
2. Label tube with patient's name (first and last), date
and time of collection, and collector's initials.
Note: Specimen source is required and MUST be
transported on ice.
Nasophyngeal washing
1. Collect specimen in sterile container.
2. Label specimen appropriately.
Note: Specimen source is required and MUST be
transported on ice.
Minimum requirements: 600 microliters of
washing
Transport Temperature
Must be transported on ice
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
Negative for Flu A and Flu B by PCR
Not Detected for H1N1
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department
