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Test Name:
Influenza Virus A and B IgG and IgM Antibodies


  • SBMF No:
    44498
  • Performance Lab Name:
    ARUP Laboratories
  • Test Mnemonic:
    INFLU ABS
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    86710x4
  • LOINC Code:
    31437-7; 31438-5; 17015-9; 17016-7
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    0051069
  • Test Includes:
    Influenza A Virus IgG Antibody
    Influenza A Virus IgM Antibody
    Influenza B Virus IgG Antibody
    Influenza B Virus IgM Antibody
  • Also Known As:
    Flu A & B
  • Spec Type:
    Serum
  • Spec Container:
    Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    1.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    0.05 mL
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine venipuncture
    Parallel testing is preferred
    Label samples as: "acute" or "convalescent"
    Convalescent samples must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute samples
  • Spec Process:
    Clot 30 minutes
    Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
    Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    After separation from cells:
    2 days room temperature (20-30°C)
    2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
    1 year frozen (-20°) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
  • Spec Reject:
    Plasma sample
    Hemolyzed, lipemic, icteric, turbid, bacterially contaminated, or heat-inactivated sample
  • Spec Remarks:
    Separate serum from cells ASAP
  • Methodology:
    Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
  • Clinical Significance:
    Refer to:
    ARUP Consult | The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection and Interpretation
  • Reference Range:

    Influenza A Virus Antibody, IgG
    0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of influenza A virus IgG antibody detected.
    0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of influenza A virus IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
    1.11 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibodies to influenza A virus detected, which may suggest current or past infection.

    Influenza A Virus Antibody, IgM
    0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of influenza A virus IgM antibody detected.
    0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of influenza A virus IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
    1.11 IV or greater: Positive - IgM antibodies to influenza A virus detected, which may suggest current or recent infection.

    Influenza B Virus Antibody, IgG
    0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of influenza B virus IgG antibody detected.
    0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of influenza B virus IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
    1.11 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibodies to influenza B virus detected, which may suggest current or past infection.

    Influenza B Virus Antibody, IgM
    0.89 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of influenza B virus IgM antibody detected.
    0.90-1.10 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of influenza B virus IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
    1.11 IV or greater: Positive - IgM antibodies to influenza B virus detected, which may suggest current or recent infection.

  • Day Run:
    Mon, Wed, Fri
  • Time Reported:
    2-7 days
  • Test Type:
    INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY