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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