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| Test Description |
| Test Name |
Respiratory Viruses DFA Panel |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Description |
Panel includes: Adenovirus, Influenza A, Influenza B, Parainfluenza 1, Parainfluenza 2, Parainfluenza 3, Respiratory Synctial |
| Methodology |
Immunofluorescence |
| Performed |
Monday – Saturday |
| Turnaround Time |
1 day |
| Specimen Requirements |
Aspirate in sterile saline or nasal pharyngeal swab in sterile saline. Cells must be present to detect the viral antigen. Store and transport at 4º - 8ºC.
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| Rejection Criteria |
Frozen specimen |
| CPT Code(s) |
87260, 87276, 87275, 87279x3, 87280 |
| Reference Range |
No antigen detected.
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| Contact |
Virology Lab: 214-648-3635
Customer Service: 214-645-7057 or Toll Free 877-887-8136
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Last Modified: 02/04/2011 |
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