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Epic Test Code LAB272 Influenza A and B RNA Molecular Test

Performing Location(s)

BMC,CRH,LFH,OCH,FTT,FOX

Specimen Type

Nasal Swab (EZ II)

Nasal Pharyngeal Swab

Preferred Container

1 eSwab – nasal OR one double EZII swab set (2 swabs) from nasal

 

Storage Requirements

Room Temp for up to 2 hours

Refigerated up to 24 hours

Transportation Needs

Transport Refrigerated

Reference Values

Population Units Reference Range
All Populations (none) Negative

Note

Negative and positive results are reported to NYSDOH Bureau of Communicable Diseases.

 

Includes

Assay for presence of Influenza A and/or B RNA

Synonyms

Flu A & B RNA

Flu A7 B nucleic acid testing

Alternate Container

Nasal swab in Saline or VTM
Nasal Pharyngeal swab in Saiin or VTM

Volume Required

1 E-swab or 1 EZII swab

Causes for Rejection

Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen

Non-nasal sample

Sample >24 hrs old Refrigerated
Sample > 2 hrs old Room Temp

Days of Analysis

All

Additional Information

Additional Information:

  • Intended only for patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection.

  • If swab specimens are sent, collect 1 nasal eSwab for each patient. Refer to the Collection procedure on this Web Site.
  • Lower respiratory tract specimens (Bronchial lavage, Bronchial Wash) are not suitable for testing in-house. Influenza testing on lower respiratory tract specimens must be forwarded to an outside laboratory for testing. Order LAB1843 Respiratory Pathogen Panel, PCR, Varies

 

 

 

 

For more information, the following references may be helpful:
Link to CDC Clinical Description and Lab Diagnosis of Influenza:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/

 

Available STAT

No

CPT Code

87502

Last Updated

11-Nov-20