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HelpTest Code INFLU B AB Influenza Virus B Antibodies, IgG and IgM (Separate Determinations), Serum
Reporting Name
Influenza Virus B Ab, IgG, IgM, SUseful For
Diagnosis of recent infection by influenza virus type B when isolation of the organism by culture is unsuccessful
Specimen Required
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.25 mL
Additional Information:
1. Incidence of influenza virus infections is seasonal in the United States and usually occurs only from November to March.
2. Indicate influenza virus B.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday; 9 a.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Immunofluorescence
Method Description
Serum from the patient is diluted and placed in wells of substrate slides containing influenza virus-infected cells. A fluorescent antibody conjugate is then allowed to react with the virus-infected cells.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Reference Values
IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
Test Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86710 x 2
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SFLB | Influenza Virus B Ab, IgG, IgM, S | In Process |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5733 | Influenza Virus B Ab, IgG | 9535-6 |
| 5734 | Influenza Virus B Ab, IgM | 9536-4 |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
Mild OK; Gross reject |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
NA |