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FLU + SARS Antigen FIA

Test Code
FLUSA


Alias/See Also
SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, COVID19, Flu, Influenza, Flu A, Flu B, Influenza A, Influenza B, Influenza Virus, Sofia Combo, Covid Flu Combo, Flu Covid Combo


CPT Codes
87428

Includes
Flu A, Flu B, SARS CoV-2


Preferred Specimen
Nasal Swab  (foam tipped swab only)


Transport Container
Dry sterile swab container


Transport Temperature
Ambient/room temperature


Specimen Stability
Up to 48 hours at room temperature or 2-8 degrees Celcius


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not properly collected or incorrect swab


Methodology
Fluorescent Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
24 hours/365 days


Reference Range
Negative


Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center 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.