Days Set Up
Daily
Analytic Time
1 day (6 hours for UM inpatients and ED)
MiChart Code
Influenza Virus by PCR
Soft Order Code
PCRFL
Test Updated:
Synonyms
INFLUENZA VIRUS (A,B); PCR
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Test Overview
Test Methodology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Test Usage
Detection of Influenza A and B.
Reference Range
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
Normal Volume
1 nasopharyngeal swab
Minimum Volume
Billing Information
CPT Code
87502
Pro Fee Code
LOINC