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| Test Name: | Viral Culture,Rapid,Influenza |
|---|---|
| Test Code: | 186023 |
| Other Names: | N/A |
| Test Includes: | Viral Culture,Rapid,Influenza |
| Specimen Requirements: | Throat or nasopharyngeal swab or wash, sputum, bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage, |
| Container: | Virus transport medium for swabs |
| Collection Instructions: | See Virus Culture, General [008573] |
| Stability: | Specimens should be placed into viral transport medium and kept cold at all times. |
| Rejection Criteria / Special Instructions: | If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply. Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, nasopharynx). Indicate a specific TEST NUMBER on the request form. Do NOT use transport devices be |
| Methodology: | Shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate culture with fluorescent antibody staining |