Rapid Influenza A/B (On-Site/Point-of-Care use only)
Test Code
RFLU
Description
Collect
Specimen required: Nasal wash or Nasopharyngeal swab. Nasal wash is preferred.
Collect nasal wash in a sterile cup.
Minimum volume: 1mL
Preferred volume: 3mL
Storage Transport Temp
Refrigerated
Stability
2 Hours
Performed
7 days a week
Methodology
Immunochromatographic Assay
Reported
1 hour
Department
Core LabSynonyms
Immunochromatographic Assay (Rapid influenzae A/B);INFAB
Reference Interval
By Report
CPT Code
87400 X 2