Test Information:
Influenza is a highly contagious, acute, viral infection of respiratory tract. It is a communicable disease that is easily transmitted through the coughing and sneezing of aerosolized droplets containing live virus. This assay is a confirmatory test for Influenza A/B infection.
Specimen Container:
4N6 FLOQ Swab
Specimen Type:
Nasal Swab
Required Volume:
1 swab
Patient Preparation:
No Patient Preparation
Notes:
N/A (Not Applicable)
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 2 days
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2°C to 8°C)
Test Category:
Routine
Test Schedule:
Daily
Results Availability:
Within 4 hours