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Influenza Type B Antibody (BFLU)
Test CodeLAB2316
Quest Code
4440
Alias/See Also
BFLU
CPT Codes
86710
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum in gold top tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain red top tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 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
Monday-friday
Report Available
7 days
Reference Range
<1:8 titer
Interpretive Criteria
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-Chantilly VA |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |