Influenza A by PCR
Order Name
FLU A PCR
Test Number: 5565570
Revision Date 10/01/2022
Test Number: 5565570
Revision Date 10/01/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Influenza A by PCR
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 34487-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3mL (1mL) | Swab | Mini-Flocked Swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM) | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 3mL (1mL) | Nasal Wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Alternate 2 | 3mL (1mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile 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. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Seasonal. In season: Mon-Fri. Out of Season: Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Qualitative detection of Influenza A by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). |
| 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) | 87501 |
| Internal Comments | 87798 to 87801 for 2015 7/10/17 updated schedule and ASR 11/13/17 stab - JK 3/17/2022 change from 87801 to 87501 JK |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |