Avian Flu/acute Respiratory Virus Testing

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Contents 1 Indications 2 Specimen 3 More General Terms 4 References

Indications

• suspected avian flu
• positive influenza antigen test for influenza A

Specimen

• nasal aspirate or wash (preferred)
• naspharyngeal swab (acceptable)
• transport in viral transport media

• Specimen sent to Public Health Department
• Deliver within 48 hours
• Turn around time 24-72 hours

More General Terms

• clinical microbiology test

References

Veterans Administration

avian flu/acute respiratory virus testing