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Test Code INFLURNA INFLUENZA A/B RNA, RAPID

Important Note

NASAL SWAB ONLY PLEASE ORDER STAT

Day(s), Time(s) Test Performed

24/7

Collection Instructions

Direct nasal swabs should be tested as soon as poosible after collection.

If immediate testing is not possible, a direct nasal swab can be held at room temperature for up to two hours.  If testing is delayed longer than two hours, please refrigerate, send refrigerated.

 

Visibly bloody samples cannot be tested.

Specimen Required/Volume

Nasal (flocked) swab- Minitip 100mm in transport tube.

Specimen Type

Nasal cavity

Method

Alere; Influenza A+B- Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology.

(NAAT)

CPT Code(s):

87502

LOINC

62462-7

Reference range

Influenza A RNA- Not detected (NAAT)

Influenza B RNA- Not detected (NAAT)