Influenza A Only by Direct EIA
Test ID:
706253
CPT code:
87804
Clinical Use:
Confirm the diagnosis of influenza type A or type B infection. This is a differentiated test and, therefore, will distinguish influenza type A from influenza type B.
Specimen Type:
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in viral transport medium or NP wash or aspirate
Requested Volume:
2 to 3 mL NP wash, 0.5 mL NP aspirate dispersed in at least 2 to 3 mL transport medium or saline, or swab
Minimum Volume:
2 to 3 mL NP wash, 0.5 mL NP aspirate dispersed in at least 2 to 3 mL transport medium or saline, or swab
Container Type:
Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport, or other appropriate transport medium; sterile leakproof container
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate.
Rejection Criteria
Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); specimen stored or transported at room temperature; wooden shaft swab in transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label
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MCI Diagnostic
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7018 South Utica Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
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