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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Influenza A/B, Qualitative NAAT

PATIENT INFO
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PHYSICIAN INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Influenza A/B, Qualitative NAAT  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
IDFLU/MMIC2
Specimen Type:
Nasopharyngeal swab
Tube Type:
1 NPH flocked swab (dry or placed in M4)
Collection Volume:
1 NPH flocked swab
Cause for Rejection:
Incorrect swab received (e.g. oropharyngeal or Eswab). Swab received in inappropriate transport media (not approved VTM such as M4 media). Swab/sample received beyond stability limits for testing.
Storage:
Direct NP swab: - Room Temp: 2 hours; 2-8°C (refrig.): up to 24 hours; NP swab in VTM: - Room Temp: 8 hours; 2-8°C (refrig): up to 24 hours
Availability:
24/7
Methodology:
Isothermal nucleic acid amplification.
Special Instructions:
Collect NPH swab specimen using standard respiratory swab collection processes. Label and transport to the laboratory for testing as soon as possible. Specimen can be sent to lab via the pneumatic tube, specimen must be double-bagged.
Lab/Phone:
330-746-9623
TAT:
2 hours
CPT Code:
87502-QW
Synonyms:
Influenza, Flu

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