Influenza A/B by PCR

Test Code
FABPC


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



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



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.