Influenza A and B Screen

SIM

13568 

CPT

87804x2 

Synonyms

Flu A & B 

Specimen Type

Nasopharyngeal or Nasal swab collected using a Copan Flocked Swab-distributed by the Lab 

Container

1 copan flocked swab

Collection Instructions

Nasal

Insert the swab into one nostril, rotate the swab 2 times while inside the nostril, withdraw and place the swab in a sterile container.

Nasopharyngeal

Insert swab into one nostril against wall of septum until reaching the posterior nasopharynx.  Rotate swab over the surface at the posterior nasopharynx.  Withdraw and place swab in a sterile container.

Volume

n/a

Additional Information

A negative test result does not exclude infection with influenza A and B.  Therefore, the results obtained with the Influenza A and B Test should be used in conjunction with clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis.

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Test should be completed within 1 hour of collection.

Transport Requirements

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Swabs = 1 hour Room Temperature 

Rejection Criteria

•  Swabs in gel 
•  Calcium alginate swabs 
 

Reference Range

Negative

Critical Value

None 

Test Includes

Influenza A & B 

Methodology

Rapid Chromatographic Immunoassay 

Testing Frequency

Daily, Monday - Sunday 

Reviewed By

Crystal Killian 

Reviewed Date

03-23-2020

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