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Test Directory Influenza Type B Antibody, Serum

Influenza Type B Antibody, Serum

Test Summary

Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal outbreaks of "the flu." Each winter, approximately 10-20% of the population are infected. Both Type A and B are included in the flu vaccine.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Order Code

IFLUB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3532

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86710

Billing Code

700000

CPT Statement

Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

N/A

Reference Range

<1:8 titer

Interpretive Criteria

<1:8	Antibody Not Detected
≥1:8	Antibody Detected

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 5 days