Test Information:
Influenza A+B assay is a simple and highly sensitive screening assay to make presumptive diagnosis of Influenza type A and/or type B respiratory infection from nasal swab, nasopharyngeal wash or aspirate specimens.
Specimen Container:
4N6 FLOQ Swab
Specimen Type:
Nasal swab or Nasopharyngeal Swab
Required Volume:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
- Please coordinate with MLLI Laboratory personnel for the FloQ swab.
- Specimen should be transported to the laboratory within 1 hour of collection.
- Site, date and time of collection must be indicated in request form.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 8 hours
Transport Temperature:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Test Category:
STAT
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
1 Hour, 15 minutes