Influenza Type B Antibody, Serum [4440X]

Test Code
132852


CPT Codes
86710

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric



Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-5 days


Reference Range
<1:8 titer

Interpretive Criteria
<1:8 Antibody Not Detected
≥1:8 Antibody Detected


Clinical Significance
Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal outbreaks of  "the flu." Each winter, approximately 10-20% of the population are infected. Both Type A and B are included in the flu vaccine.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153




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