65090:INFLUENZA A and B ANTIGEN, RAPID

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65090:INFLUENZA A and B ANTIGEN, RAPID
Alias Names: BinaxNOW / Binax / NOW / RSV / H1N1
Methodology: Immunochromatographic Membrane Assay
Edit Date: 3/17/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: Same day
CPT Code: 87400 x2
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Nasopharyngeal/Nasal Swab: using a sterile polyester swab, place the swab in M4/M4RT transport medium. Swab in 0.5-3.0 mL sterile saline is also acceptable. (M5 also acceptable but not supplied).

Nasal Wash/Aspirate: collect nasal wash/aspirate in 2-5 mL sterile saline and submit in a sterile leakproof container.

Handling: Refrigerate and send to laboratory immediately.
Stability: 48 hours refrigerated. Specimen unstable ambient or frozen.
Standard Volume: 1-5 mL nasal wash/aspirate
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL nasal wash/aspirate
Transport: Refrigerated or on wet ice.
Comments: The BinaxNOW RSV Test is designed for use in neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations.
Rejection Criteria: Bloody specimen; non-respiratory or lower respiratory specimen (sputum and bronchial); throat; specimen improperly handled or transported; leaking specimen.
For H1N1 influenza A strain (swine influenza) information see Swine Influenza Testing

Negative.

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