Influenza Testing Resources
In preparation for flu season, we offer the following resources
to assist you in quickly and accurately detecting the source of your patient”s
flu-like symptoms:
- Read about New
Testing that Quickly detects up to 8 Respiratory Viruses (PDF)
- How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Specimen (PDF)
- “Use the Right Collection Swab” Universal Viral Transport Alert (PDF)
- Watch a Video Demonstrating a Nasopharyngeal
Specimen Collection
by the NewEngland Journal of Medicine
- At a Glance Respiratory Viruses Testing Options (PDF) (page 3)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Links
- Seasonal Influenza: Information for Health Professionals
- Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView