Influenza Virus A and B Rapid Culture
| CPT Code(s): | 87254 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate. Specimen Preparation:Fluid: Transfer specimen to a sterile container. Transfer 2 mL fluid 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.Swab: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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