Test Code INFLUENZAPCR Influenza A, B, H1N1 - Rapid
Specimen Requirements
Cepheid COPAN UTM kit (NP swab, aspirate, or washing) Nasal washings/aspirates or nasopharyngeal swabs in universal transport medium (3 mL UTM tubes) may be used for testing.
TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE
Specimens should be transported to the laboratory at 2-8°C without delay. Although specimens may be stored at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours before testing, they should be tested soon after receipt in the laboratory
PERFORMING LAB
WKMC, WKB, WKP, WKS