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HelpTest ID NBLD0375 Influenza A and B and RSV Nucleic Acid Detection
AKA
Resp PCR, RSV, Influenza, Repiratory PCR, PCR, Flu PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Nasopharyngeal flocked swab placed in universal transport media (UTM) (Lawson No. 6269222). or VTM (Lawson No. 6260951) See Nasopharyngeal Collection Instructions
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | Swab sample in 3.0 mL UTM or VTM |
| Minimum Volume | Swab sample in 3.0 mL UTM or VTM |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | N/A | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for Transport |
| Frozen | N/A |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Sunday
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Fargo-Molecular
CPT
87631