Influenza B Virus Antibody, IgM

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Ordering Recommendation

Do not use to diagnose acute influenza infections. Serological testing for influenza should be used for research and public health investigations only.

Mnemonic

FLUB M

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-6 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma. Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval

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.

Interpretive Data

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86710

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0051079 Influenza B Virus Antibody IgM 17016-7
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Aliases

  • Flu B IgM
Influenza B Virus Antibody, IgM