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Influenza A and B by PCR

Order Name FLU AB PCR
Test Number: 5565578
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Influenza A by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 34487-9 
Influenza B by PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction 40982-1 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 3 mL (1 mL) Swab Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 3 mL (1 mL) Nasal Wash Sterile Screwtop Container Refrigerated
Alternate 2 3 mL (1 mL) Bronchial lavage/wash Sterile Orange Screwtop Container Refrigerated
Instructions The preferred specimen is mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM)
(Comes as a kit: Supply# 50775), BD Viral Transport Media (VTM) or M4. 
Keep swabs refrigerated, Stability 7 days refrigerated.
Also acceptable 3mL(1mL) BAL or NP/Nasal/Tracheal Aspirate Sterile Screwtop tube Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Specimens: Eswabs, Calcium Alginate or Wooden Shaft Swabs.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Seasonal. In season Mon-Fri, out of season Mon, Wed, Fri 
Expected TAT 1-3 Days  
Notes Analyte-Specific Reagent (ASR') are used in certain laboratory tests necessary for standard medical care and generally do not require FDA approval. This test was developed and it's performance determined by Regional Medical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Code(s) 87502
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic