Rapid Influenza A and B PCR
General Information
Lab Name
Rapid Influenza A and B PCR
Lab Code
FLUMC
Epic Name
Rapid Influenza A/B PCR
Description
This assay tests for the presence of influenza types A and B.
Synonyms
influenza A-Rapid, influenza B-Rapid, influenza PCR-Rapid
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| FABPSD | Rapid Influenza PCR Specimen |
| FLUAPR | Rapid Influenza A PCR Result |
| FLUBPR | Rapid Influenza B PCR Result |
Interpretation
Method
real-time RT-PCR
Reference Range
See individual components
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
UW-ML/UWMC-NW: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium) only.
HMC: Flocked nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in UTM (Univeral Transport Medium), nasal wash
See order code FLURSV for information on testing of other specimen types.
Handling Instructions
Send to the laboratory as soon as possible. Note: If nasal wash sample will not arrive in lab within 2 hours, send on ice or cold packs, do NOT freeze.
Quantity
requested: NP swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.5 mL nasal wash
minimum: NP swab in 3.0 mL UTM or 1.0 mL nasal wash
Processing
Store specimen at 2 - 8 °C.
HMC SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on receipt.
UWMC-ML SPS: Deliver to Microbiology as STAT on receipt.
UWMC-NW SPS: Deliver to UA Bench as STAT on receipt.
Stability: Specimen in UTM is stable for up to 24 hours when stored at room temperature or for up to 7 days when stored at 2 - 8°C. Nasal wash specimens not received in the lab within 2 hours after collection should be transported at 2 - 8°C. Transfer 0.6 mL of nasal wash to a UTM tube within 6 hours of collection.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Serology (SR)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Microbiology
206-744-5858 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|
|---|---|---|
| UW-NW |
Main Lab
206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest |
|
| UW-MT |
Microbiology
206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room # NW177, |
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes