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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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TX
75235
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General Information
Alias: Flu
Performed: Mon-Sun
Turn Around Time: 60 minutes
CPT Codes: 87400 x 2
Performed By: COPC/POCT
Clinical Utility: A negative test does not rule out influenza. Use clinical symptoms, severity, and underlying disease to decide if antiviral treatment is appropriate. DO NOT use a negative test to send a symptomatic child back to school, to rule out an outbreak, or to dictate infection control measures. If clinical concern warrants additional testing, contact Microbiology at 73911 for consultation.
Link:
How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
FLU A AG |
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Presumptive Negative |
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FLU B AG |
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Presumptive Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Nasopharyngeal |
Swab |
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Room Temperature |
See link above |