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For hours, walk-ins and appointments.Synonyms
- Flu A and B
Special Instructions
Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, nasopharynx). Indicate a specific test number on the request form. Check expiration date of transport; do not use expired devices.
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 2 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in viral transport medium or NP wash or aspirate
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 mL NP wash, 0.5 mL NP aspirate dispersed in at least 2 to 3 mL transport medium or saline
Container
Viral, Chlamydia, or Mycoplasma culture transport provided by LabCorp, or other appropriate transport medium; sterile leakproof container
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
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
Test Details
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.
Methodology
Direct immunoassay (IA)
Reference Interval
Negative
References
Johnston SL, Bloy H. Evaluation of rapid enzyme immunoassay for detection of influenza A virus. J Clin Microbiol. 1993; 31(1):142-143. 8417019
Waner JL, Todd, SI, Shalaby H, et al. Comparison of Directigen FLU-A with viral isolation and direct immunofluorescence for the rapid detection and identification of influenza A virus. J Clin Microbiol. 1991; 29(3):479-482.2037665
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 186064 | Influenza A+B Ag, EIA | 33535-6 | 186065 | Influenza A Ag, EIA | 46082-4 | |
| 186064 | Influenza A+B Ag, EIA | 33535-6 | 186066 | Influenza B Ag, EIA | 46083-2 | |
| 186064 | Influenza A+B Ag, EIA | 33535-6 | 186067 | Comment | 77202-0 |
| Reflex Table for Comment | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 186068 | Please note: | 186068 | Please note: | N/A | |
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