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INFLUENZA TYPE A AND B ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2532    Geisinger Epic ID:  17686

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL aliquot of serum; minimum 0.5 mL.



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 3000 rpm.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature (preferred).


Specimen stability: 

Room Temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic, grossly icteric.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86710 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Antibody detection.


Methodology: 
Complement Fixation
Synonyms: 

Flu, INFL, Flu, Quest test code 4892


Review Date:  12/16/2024

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