Influenza A Virus H1/H3 Subtyping by Real-Time RT-PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87502 Influenza A & B |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid. Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL Supply #12884) available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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