Influenza A and B with Subtyping
Ordering Information
Contact the laboratory at (707) 565-4711 for web portal ordering assistance.
The link to the web portal is https://socolabportal.sonomacounty.ca.gov/
Methodology
RT-PCR
CPT Code
87502
87503- subtype
Acceptable Specimens
- Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab in a tube of viral transport media (VTM or UTM).
- Use synthetic-tipped swabs only.
- Each specimen must be labeled with the patient’s first and last names, patient’s date of birth, specimen date of collection, and specimen type.
- Best collected within the first 24-72 hours of symptom onset, and no later than 5 days after symptom onset.
Specimen Rejection Criteria
- Cotton or calcium alginate swabs
- Swabs in Amies medium
- Inadequately labeled specimens
- Leaking specimens
Specimen Storage
Store specimens in the refrigerator.
Specimen Transport
Transport specimens to the lab within 5 days on cold packs.
If specimen cannot be received by the lab within 5 days, freeze at -70°C or below and ship on dry ice.
Setup Days
Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn-around-time
Results will be available 1-2 days upon arrival at the lab.