INFLUENZA VIRUS A ANTIBODIES, IGG AND IGM (SEPARATE DETERMINATIONS), SERUM
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
FLUA | |
MGH LIS Test No |
672 | |
Schedule |
Monday through Saturday | |
Testing Time |
2 days | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
FLUA | |
Type |
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Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Draw blood in either a plain, red-top tube or an SST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated (keep specimen cool with frozen coolant April-October, refrigerated coolant November-March) in a plastic, screw-capped, round bottom vial. sterility and forward promptly. Incidence of influenza virus and usually occurs only from November to May. NOTE: Indicate influenza virus A on request form. |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
86788, 86789
Influenza A, IgG: <1:10
Influenza A, IgM: <1:10
The presence of IgM class antibodies or a fourfold or greater rise in
paired sera IgG titer indicates recent infection. The presence of
demonstrable IgG generally indicates past exposure and immunity.
See, "Virology" for additional interpretive information.
Component Information Name Method CPT Code Units Name Method CPT Code Units Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
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INFLUENZA A VIRUS ANTIBODIES IGG
Immunoflourescence
Titer
Ref Range
<1:10
Reflex Reason
Collection Notes
INFLUENZA A VIRUS ANTIBODIES IGM
Immunoflourescence
Titer
Ref Range
<1:10
Reflex Reason
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