Alias

Epic: 6391

Specimen Preparation


LocationSpecimen Preparation
Amery, Hudson, Westfields, Lakeview, Park Nicollet, Regions, Hutchinson, OliviaNasopharyngeal (NP) or nares swab in universal transport media (UTM), viral transport media (VTM)

Swab must be Dacron, nylon, or rayon with aluminum or plastic shaft
Health Partners Central LabNasopharyngeal (NP) or nares swab in universal transport media (UTM), viral transport media (VTM), saline

Stability (from collection to initiation)


LocationStability
Amery, Hudson, Hutchinson, Lakeview, Park Nicollet, Regions, Westfields, Hutchinson, OliviaRoom temperature: 48 hours; refrigerated: 7 days
HealthPartners Central LabUTM and saline: Refrigerated: 4 days

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Rapid testing (hospital): 2 hours
Routine/priority testing: 24-72 hours

Performing Lab

Amery, Central Lab, Hudson, Hutchinson, Lakeview, Methodist, Regions, Westfields

Reference Interval

Influenza A Not Detected
Influenza B Not Detected

Methodology

Qualitative Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
 

CPT Codes

87502
Collection

Alias

Epic: 6391

Specimen Preparation


LocationSpecimen Preparation
Amery, Hudson, Westfields, Lakeview, Park Nicollet, Regions, Hutchinson, OliviaNasopharyngeal (NP) or nares swab in universal transport media (UTM), viral transport media (VTM)

Swab must be Dacron, nylon, or rayon with aluminum or plastic shaft
Health Partners Central LabNasopharyngeal (NP) or nares swab in universal transport media (UTM), viral transport media (VTM), saline

Stability (from collection to initiation)


LocationStability
Amery, Hudson, Hutchinson, Lakeview, Park Nicollet, Regions, Westfields, Hutchinson, OliviaRoom temperature: 48 hours; refrigerated: 7 days
HealthPartners Central LabUTM and saline: Refrigerated: 4 days

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Rapid testing (hospital): 2 hours
Routine/priority testing: 24-72 hours

Performing Lab

Amery, Central Lab, Hudson, Hutchinson, Lakeview, Methodist, Regions, Westfields
Result Interpretation

Reference Interval

Influenza A Not Detected
Influenza B Not Detected

Methodology

Qualitative Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
 
Administrative

CPT Codes

87502