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A. Flu PCR is only performed on patients admitted with flu-like symptoms.B. Call Microbiology to request a kit for submitting specimens.1. Upper Respiratory: a. NP swab, nasal swab, nasal aspirate, nasal wash and dual nasopharyngeal/throat swab.b. Swab must be immediately inoculated into a red-capped tube with pink liquid (M4RT Transport).c. OK to swab right and left nasal and place in one tube.2. Lower Respiratory:a. BAL, bronchial wash, tracheal aspirate, sputum and lung tissue.b. Submit in sterile jar.3. Complete Lab Request Form included in kit and tube to lab (Stations 140 and 141) immediately.
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