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

Ordering Code7966
Test NameInfluenza A and B, RT-PCR, Cepheid
AliasFlu A and B RT-PCR
Influenza Type A and Type B qualitative Real-Time PCR
Preferred SpecimenNasopharyngeal swab in VTM
Preferred ContainerViral Transport Media (VTM)
Other Specimen/ContainerNasal swab in VTM
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsUse only swabs provided in the VTM collection kit.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaDry 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
Avail. StatYES
Analytic Time3 hours upon receiving
MethodologyReal Time PCR

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 29, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Influenza type A RNAALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED
Influenza type B RNAALLNOT DETECTEDNOT DETECTED
Source:ALLSee report.