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