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HelpEPIC CODE: LAB3147 INFLUENZA A/B MOLECULAR TEST
Additional Codes
Sunquest: INFMOL
REGIONAL HOSPITAL PERFORMING
UnityPoint Health Methodist Hospital
UnityPoint Health Pekin Hospital transports to Methodist via courier
UnityPoint Health Proctor Hospital transports to Methodist via courier
Specimen Requirements
Collect:
- Flocked Swab used to collect Nasal Swab Samples
Stability: (storage/transport temperature)
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METHODIST |
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Ambient (room temperature) |
8 hours |
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Refrigerated 2-8° C |
72 hours |
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Frozen (-20° C) |
Unacceptable |
Unacceptable Specimen:
Bloody swabs are not recommended for collection.
ORDERING
Days Performed: (Monday-Sunday) Available on STAT basis
NOTE: Influenza testing may be changed to Influenza/COVID test bases on supply availability
Methodology
Abbott ID NOW Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology
CPT
87502