| Ordering Recommendation: |
Not recommended for inpatients or immunocompromised individuals. Acceptable test for the detection of influenza in outpatients.
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| Methodology: |
Direct Fluorescent Antibody Stain
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL),nasopharyngeal aspirate, swab, or washing, or tracheal aspirate.
Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze.
Fluid: Transfer specimen to a sterile container. Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (ARUP Supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Swab: Place in viral transport media.
Place each specimen in a separate, individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source preferred.
Unacceptable Conditions: Calcium alginate, dry, or wood swabs. Slides.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
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