Test directory: Influenza type A and B, RT-PCR

Ordering Code6234
Test NameInfluenza type A and B, RT-PCR
AliasFlu A and B RT-PCR
Influenza Type A and Type B
qualitative Real-Time PCR
Preferred SpecimenNasopharyngeal swab
Preferred ContainerUniversal Transport Media (UTM)
Other Specimen/ContainerDNA/RNA Shield Transport
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsUse only swabs provided in the viral collection kit.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityUTM:
Ambient: 1 Hour
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
DNA/RNA Shield Transport:
Ambient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 3 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Dry cotton swab, Expired container/transport media,
Insufficient quantity, Leaking specimen, No swab in media,
Specimen older than stability limits, Swab in gel transport media, Wooden shaft swab, Wrong specimen type,
Non-Nasopharyngeal swab
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 1 Day
MethodologyReal-Time PCR

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Source:ALLSee report.
Influenza type A RNAALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED
Influenza type B RNAALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED