INFLUENZA A & B VIRAL ANTIGEN
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FLU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 798
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 HOUR
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 798
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 HOUR
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharyngeal washing or aspirate
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharyngeal washing or aspirate
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Volume: Dacron, or Rayon Swab
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharynx
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Unacceptable specimens: swabs with wooden shaft, calcium alginate swabs.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Nasopharynx
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Unacceptable specimens: swabs with wooden shaft, calcium alginate swabs.
Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Bronchoaveolar lavage
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Bronchoaveolar lavage
Collection Info:
Immediate delivery at Rm temperature. Delayed delivery - Refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Methods
RAPID IMMUNOASSAY
Clinical Utilities
RAPID DETECTION OF INFLUENZA A & B VIRAL ANTIGEN
CPT Codes
87400QW
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative