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Influenza Virus A and B by PCR, Rapid

Methodology

The Cepheid® Xpert® Flu Assay is an automated, multiplex, real-time RT (reverse transcriptase) PCR assay intended for the in vitro qualitative detection and differentiation of Influenza A, influenza A 2009 H1N1, and Influenza B viral RNA genomes.

Performing Laboratory

HRRMC

Specimen Requirements

Acceptable: nasopharyngeal swabs collected according to the hospital protocol. Place swab

into viral transport media provided with the Flu collection kit and transport to the Lab.

2. Specimens should be transported at 2–8 °C when possible.

3. Specimens can be stored at room temperature (15–30 °C) for up to 24 hours and refrigerated

(2–8 °C) up to seven days until testing is performed on the GeneXpert

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

See above

Reference Values

Negative

Test Classification and CPT Coding

87502