Influenza A/B

Label Mnemonic:	INFAB
Epic code:	LAB8654
Downtime form:	A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology

Microbiology
BT 6004
356-2591 Bacteriology/Virology Section

Collection Medium:

Swab Kit Flexible Nasopharyngeal--Viral 3.0 mL

Delivery Instructions:

Transport the specimen to the Microbiology laboratory (6004 BT) immediately. If the tube system is used, ensure specimens are in leak- proof containers that are securely closed and double bagged.

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Comments:

This panel covers these analytes: Influenza A, Influenza B, and 
Coronavirus (SARS-coV-2).

Collect nasopharyngeal swab in viral transport medium (Hospital Stores #33595; contains a flexible minitip flocked swab).  
A. Measure the distance from the patient's nostril to the nasopharynx
   (half the distance from nostril to base of the ear) and hold the
   swab at that location. Do not advance the swab beyond that point. 
B. Gently insert the swab along the base of one nostril (straight
   back, not upwards) and continue along the floor of the nasal
   passage until reaching the nasopharynx.
C. Rotate swab 2-3 times and hold in place for 5 seconds. Place swab
   in tube containing viral transport medium. Break off the excess
   length of swab at the score mark to permit capping of the tube.

Methodology:

PCR Amplification; Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV

CPT Code:

87636, U0004