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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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General Information
Alias: Flu, Rapid Flu test, swine flu
Performed: Daily
Turn Around Time: Medical Emergency < 1 hour. Routine 8 hours.
CPT Codes: 87400 x 2
Performed By: Microbiology Lab
Notes: Refer to Flu FAQ's, located under Latest News, for more information.
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 25426 for consultation.
Link:
How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab
Unacceptable Conditions: Do not use viral media if color of liquid has changed from pink to yellow.
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
Influenza A |
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Negative for Flu A |
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Influenza B |
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Negative for Flu B |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Nasal Wash |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) MRD 023010 |
1 |
mL |
Add specimen to transport tube included in Flu Swabstick kit |
Refrigerate |
Refrigerate |
Nasopharyngeal |
Flu Swabstick (Viral Kit) MRD 023010 |
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See link above "How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab" |
Refrigerate |
Refrigerate |