Specimen Requirements
Title
Influenza A & B, AB
Specimen Requirement
Draw blood in a SST/1.0mL. Spin and separate serum from cells within 2 hours and refrigerate.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temperature 2 days, Refrigerated 14 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
5-7 days Performed Mon, Wed, Fri
Clinical Use
Aids in the diagnosis of Influenza, or the “flu”, a highly contagious, febrile, acute infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
Test Code
IVGMW