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Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

FLA

Registration Instructions:

Also register Influenza Type B Serology (FLB).

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Collection & Request Instructions:

For retrospective diagnosis only.

For the diagnosis of acute infection, send appropriate respiratory sample for PCR testing.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

External Laboratory:

V.I.D.R.L.

External Transport Instructions:

Send at ambient temperature

Store acute serum. Send paired acute and convalescent samples only.