INFLUENZA A&B, FIA (INFLUS)

Test Code

LAB8086

Alias/See Also

FLU

CPT Codes
87804

Preferred Specimen

Nasal washing

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Transport Container

Sterile container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature; do not refrigerate.

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

Swab or sputum submitted

Reference Range

"Presumptive negative screening result for influenza A and B."

Note: The performance characteristics of this test have not been determined for patients older than 21 years.

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.