INFLUENZA A & B
Name: INFLUENZA A & B
Mnemonic: IQ
Container: Cotton, Rayon, Foam or Polyester swab. Sterile container for nasal wash.
Handling: Specimen: Nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab or nasal wash/aspirate.
Swabs must be processed within one hour of collection.
Nasal wash/aspirate may be stored refrigerated up to 24 hours.
Methodology: Methodology: Immunochromatogra
Reported: Routine 4 hr, STAT 1hr
CPT: 87804
Department: Main Lab
Note: Do not use wooden shaft swab. Do not use calcium alginate swab.