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Test Code FLUPCR INFLUENZA A/B PCR

Methodology

Isothermal nucleic acid amplification

Performing Laboratory

Munson Medical Center Laboratory Microbiology

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.

Reference Values

Negative for Influenza A

Negative for Influenza B

Frequency of Testing

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

CPT Coding

82330