Test Code FLUPCR INFLUENZA A/B PCR
Specimen Requirements
Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab submitted in viral transport media (VTM), universal transport media (UTM) or saline. E swabs in liquid amies media are also acceptable.
Performing Laboratory
Munson Medical Center Laboratory Microbiology
Methodology
Isothermal nucleic acid amplification
Reference Values
Negative for Influenza A
Negative for Influenza B
Frequency of Testing
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CPT Coding
82330