87760:REPORTABLE INFLUENZA
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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Alias Names: |
INFLUENZA VIRUS CULTURE, VIRUS CULTURE, INFLUENZA |
Methodology: |
Culture |
Edit Date: |
4/13/2005 |
Performed: |
Monday-Friday |
Released: |
7-14 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
CPT Code: |
87252-90 |
Specimen Collection Details |
Collection: |
Sterile Dacron swab collected and put into M4 or M4RT media. |
Handling: |
Swish swab in media, break off swab and leave in media. Replace lid. Indicate date of onset, symptoms and medications. |
Transport: |
Refrigerated. |
Comments: |
For influenza only during influenza season (October-April). |
Rejection Criteria: |
Specimen kept ambient for an extended period of time. |