Biomarkers · Chemical
Influenza A
Flu is short for influenza. It is a respiratory infection caused by viruses.
Flu (Influenza) Test, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
- LOINC codes
- 48310-7
- Tests that measure Influenza A
- Labcorp 1
Tests
Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Influenza A. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.
Labcorp 1 test
Panels that include this biomarker
Viral Culture, Rapid, Respiratory 186015
7 analytes · Swab · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 5 days
Labcorp catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Inoculation of specimen into shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate cell cultures, and identification by DFA or other methods
- Collection
- Specimen should be collected during acute phase of disease. Throat swab: Carefully rub the posterior wall of the nasopharynx with a dry, sterile swab. Avoid touching the tongue or buccal mucosa. Place swab in viral transport tube.
- Reference notes
- No virus isolated
0 of 5 tests selected
Pick one moreSources
1 test: codes, specimens, methods, preparation and reference intervals.
MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
The description at the top of this page.
LOINC 48310-7
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
Search ClinicalTrials.gov for Influenza A
Registered studies that measure Influenza A, on the U.S. National Library of Medicine registry.
Verify these ranges and sources
We compile this page from named laboratory catalogs, guidelines and studies. Labs calculate reference intervals from the people they test, for one assay method and one population group, so an interval describes that population rather than an optimal target.
Interpret your own results with a licensed clinician, or track your lab history and health goals in Aumnivida.
Spotted an error? Email hello@biomarkerlens.com with the page URL and the primary source that corrects the entry.