INFLUENZA A & B VIRAL ANTIGEN

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: FLU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 798
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 HOUR
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharyngeal washing or aspirate
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Volume: Dacron, or Rayon Swab
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharynx
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Unacceptable specimens: swabs with wooden shaft, calcium alginate swabs.

Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Bronchoaveolar lavage
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.

Methods

RAPID IMMUNOASSAY

Clinical Utilities

RAPID DETECTION OF INFLUENZA A & B VIRAL ANTIGEN

CPT Codes

87400QW

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative