Test code 16086
CPT code(s) 87631
Methodology Real-time polymerase chain reaction (rt-pcr)
Reference range(s)
| Influenza A RNA, PCR | Not detected |
| Influenza B RNA, PCR | Not detected |
| RSV RNA, PCR | Not detected |
Alternative name(s) Flu A/B,RSV
Influenza virus A/B RNA, QL Real Time PCR
Methodology Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) laboratory developed test (LDT) this test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by focus diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test. this test is performed pursuant to a license agreement with Roche molecular systems, Inc.
Clinical significance This test is used to determine the presence of influenza a or b in a patient’s specimen. Organisms may be detected by PCR prior to diagnosis by immunological methods. PCR provides more rapid results than other methods, including culture.