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Test Code FLUAB2  ID Now Flu A & B2

Important Note

The specimen must be labeled with the patient’s name, date of birth, collection date, time and initials of the person who collected the specimen.

Additional Codes

ALAB: FLUAB2

Powerchart: Influenza A and B RNA

 

Specimen Requirement

Sterile foam tipped nasal swab.

 

Additional Specimen Collection Information

Specimen Collection Procedures

Nasal Swab:

  1. For optimal performance, use the swabs provided in the test kit.
  2. Alternatively, rayon, foam, HydraFlock Flocked swab (standard tip), HydraFlock Flocked swab (mini tip), Copan Mini Tip Flocked Swab, or Copan Standard Flocked Swabs can be used to collect nasal swab samples.
  3. Puritan PurFlock Standard Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs, Puritan PurFlock Mini Tip Ultra Flocked Swabs and Copan Standard Rayon Tip Swabs are NOT suitable for use in this assay.

Samples are tested as soon as possible after collection. Do not use any kind of transport media to store or transport samples. Specimens may be stored for up to 24 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C, or at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of influenza

Performance

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.

Routine orders: Typically completed within 4 hours after specimen arrives at the testing site.

Expedite: Typically completed within 1 hour after specimen arrives at the testing site.

STAT: Typically completed within 30 minutes after specimen arrives at the testing site.

 

Test Method

Isothermal nucleic acid amplification, Id Now, Abbott

Reference Values

Flu A Viral RNA: Negative

Flu B Viral RNA: Negative