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Test Code LAB1247 Rapid Influenza A & B

Performing Laboratory

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)/ Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)/ Asante Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)

 

Performing Department

Microbiology

Specimen Required

Collect nasopharyngeal specimen on a sterile, flocked flexible-shaft NP swab and place into 3 mL transport media.

 

The following transport media is acceptable for use:

 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimens should be collected and transported refrigerated. Stable for 7 days at 2-8 °C

Reject Due To

  • Specimens recieved exceeding stated stability
  • Specimens lacking two patient identifiers
    • 1 - Patient's first and last name
    • 2 - Patient's date of birth
  • Specimens collected using an expired collection kit
  • Specimens transported at incorrect temperature

Day(s) Performed

Monday - Sunday

Method Name

Real Time-PCR

CPT Code Information

87502 – Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)