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Follow-up test for patients with documented influenza A. Not a first-line test for the detection of suspected influenza in most clinical situations. Detects and subtypes the 2 predominant strains of circulating influenza A (H1N1 and H3N2).
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| Methodology: |
Qualitative Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-3 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Respiratory specimen: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), nasal wash, nasopharyngeal swab, or pleural fluid.
Specimen Preparation: Fluid: Transfer 1 mL respiratory specimen to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL) 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. Swabs: Place in viral transport media. Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Specimen source required.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 2 months
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