Influenza A and B with Subtyping
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT Code
87502
87503- subtype
Acceptable Specimens
Throat swab in a tube of viral transport media.
Specimen Storage
Store specimens in the refrigerator.
Specimen Transport
Transport specimens to the lab on cold pack.
Setup Days
Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn-around-time
Results will be available 1-2 days upon arrival at the lab.
Lab Slip
Influenza Specimen Submittal Form (PDF: 108 Kb)