CPT/HCPCS
87804
Order Code
POC02
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Test Includes
Rapid Flu
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
NP, Nasal Swab
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Sterile Transport Container
Preferred Specimens
NP, Nasal Swab
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 1 hour |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay
Clinical Significance
Used for the detection of influenza A and B viral antigens in samples processed from respiratory specimens.
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
Alternative Names
Rapid Influenza
