Overview of Influenza Testing Methods | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Influenza virus testing is not required to make a clinical diagnosis of influenza in outpatients with suspected influenza, particularly during increased influenza activity when seasonal influenza A and B viruses are circulating in the local community. However, influenza virus testing can inform clinical management when the results may influence clinical decisions such as whether to initiate antiviral treatment, perform other diagnostic testing, or to implement infection prevention and control measures for influenza. Influenza virus testing is recommended for all patients with suspected influenza who are being admitted to hospital. Most importantly, clinicians should understand the limitations of influenza virus tests and how to properly interpret the results, particularly negative results[1]. During a respiratory illness outbreak in a closed setting (e.g., hospitals, long-term care facility, cruise sh...