Clinical Description & Lab Diagnosis of Influenza

Guidance and Procedures

Influenza Signs and Symptoms and the Role of Laboratory Diagnostics
Influenza Virus Testing Methods
Guide for considering influenza testing when influenza viruses are circulating in the community
Algorithm to assist in the interpretation of influenza testing results and clinical decision-making during periods when influenza viruses are circulating in the community
Algorithm to assist in the interpretation of influenza testing results and clinical decision-making during periods when influenza viruses are NOT circulating in the community?
Influenza virus testing in investigational outbreaks in institutional or other closed settings
Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests
Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of RT-PCR and Other Molecular Assays for Diagnosis of Influenza Virus Infection
Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza: Information for Health Care Professionals

Information for Laboratory Directors and Staff

Continuing Education and Resources

Continuing Education course by CDC and the Joint Commission: “Strategies for Improving Rapid Influenza Testing in Ambulatory Settings.” This course is intended for physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses in ambulatory settings and medical office staff that collect respiratory specimens or perform rapid influenza diagnostic testing. Four 30-minute topic-specific modules are available that offer .5 CE credits each.
The Joint Commission presents instructional videos on specimen collection for health care personnel, including nasal throat swabs and nasophayngeal swabs.
Department of Transportation (DOT): Transporting Infectious Substances Safely [2.45 MB, 36 Pages]. Refer to this DOT guidance for shipment of clinical specimens for diagnostic testing.

Influenza Specimen Collection Desk Reference Guide

Influenza Specimen Collection Desk Reference Guide

Desk Reference Guide [6.1 MB, 1 Page, Print Only]

Influenza Specimen Collection Desk Reference Guide

Influenza Specimen Collection Visual Guide

Visual Guide [5.7 MB, 1 Page, Print Only]

Related Links

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Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/diagnosis/index.htm
Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 21:50:32.0

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