Influenza Screen and Sub-Typing Real-time (TaqMan®) RT-PCR
Data | Value |
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Method | Real-Time RT-PCR, Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (q-PCR) Amplification of Influenza Virus RNA. |
CPT Code | |
Test Scope |
Influenza A (H3N2), Influenza A (H1N1), Influenza B and/or Current Influenza Virus Strains (Differentiates Influenza A and B) NOTE: Positive specimens will receive reflex testing for resolution of sub-type |
Preferred Specimen | Throat or Nasopharyngeal Swab (rayon or Dacron) aspirate, sputum, Bronchial Washing or Bronchoalveolar Lavage |
Specimen Container | Screw-cap polypropylene viral transport tube |
Specimen Identification | Label tube with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection. |
Special Instructions |
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Shipping Requirements | Store and transport refrigerated at 2-8° C within 4 days. |
Sample Rejection Criteria |
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Turn-around-time | 48 hours |