Influenza A H1N1 (2009) Real-Time RT-PCR	16807
CPT Code(s): 87798 (x2)
FDA authorized this test under an Emergency Use Authorization. Please refer to health care provider and patient fact sheets at www.QuestDiagnostics.com/2009H1N1Physician and www.QuestDiagnostics.com/2009H1N1Patient for more information. This test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Includes
Influenza A RNA and 2009 Influenza H1 Gene
Preferred Specimen(s)
Nasal swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, throat swabs, or nasal aspirates in 3 mL viral transport media, V-C-M medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM), or multimicrobe media (M4)
Instructions
Use only sterile swabs: Dacron ®, nylon, or rayon with plastic shafts. DO NOT use calcium alginate swabs.
Transport Container
Viral transport media, V-C-M medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent (UTM) or multimicrobe media (M4)
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria
Sputum • Bronchial lavage
Methodology
Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Range(s)
Not detected
Clinical Significance
Aid in the detection and differentiation of seasonal influenza A virus infection and infection by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Aliases
H1N1
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