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INFLUENZA A & B, NAAT
Number 8883
CPT Code 87502
Alias
Specimen Container Viral Transport Medium, Aptima Multitest Swab, Hologic Direct Load Swab
Specimen Type Nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab
Turn Around Time 3-5 Days
Days Performed
Reference Range Negative
Alternate Specimen
Volume 1 mL
Stability Ambient VTM – 48 Hours, Aptima & Hologic Swabs – 6 Days
Stability Refrigerated VTM – 48 Hours, Aptima & Hologic Swabs – 6 Days
Stability Frozen n/a
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Nucleic Acid Amplification
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received out of stability, incorrect collection container or source
Additional Instructions
Out of consideration for other patients and our employees, we respectfully ask that individuals who meet the criteria for risk of having Influenza do not enter Primex Patient Service Centers. Requests for Influenza testing must be ordered by a physician or other authorized healthcare provider.
Performing Laboratory Primex
TagsFLU, INFLUENZA