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Test Code FLUABG Rapid Influenza A/B Antigens, LAB924

Important Note

This test is only used for rapid influenza testing on nasal/nares specimens collected at off-site clinics.  Not to be ordered at the St. Luke's Hospital location.  See INFMOL.

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Physician office laboratories, Cedar Rapids and surrounding area.

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:

Dry Nasal/Nares Swab

1. Submit swab.  Collection kits available from the laboratory upon request.  NOTE: Calcium alginate swabs are not acceptable.

2. Maintain sterility and forward promptly.

NOTE: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and in computer.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Detection of Antigen by Rapid Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87804 x 2

Report Available

Within 30 mintues of receipt