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| TEST NAME | Influenza PCR |
|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT | VIRO |
| TESTS | V8 |
| DESCRIPTION | CDC Human Influenza Virus Real-Time, RT-PCR Diagnostic Panel (CDC Flu rRT-PCR Dx Panel) OR Hologic Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV. Typing of Influenza A (H3, pdm H1, H5, H7). Negative specimens may be reflexed to Respiratory Pathogen Panel. |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | SPECIMEN: NP Swab, Nasal Swab, Throat Swab, Nasal Aspirates, Nasal Washes, BAL, Bronchial Wash, Tracheal Aspirate, Sputum, and Lung Tissue. CONTAINER: UTM or VTM transport vial for swabs and sterile screw cap container for aspirates, washes, or tissue. COLLECTION: See virology specimen collection guide for details. TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: Transport to laboratory at 2-8°C as soon as possible. |
| TURNAROUND TIME (TAT) | 72 hours |
| REFERENCE RANGE | Not Detected |
| TEST METHOD | Real Time RT-PCR, CDC OR Hologic, Fusion SARS-CoV-2/Flu A/B/RSV |
| CPT CODES | 87501 87502 87503 87637 |