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'''For more information about seasonal human influenza virus that is not associated with animal exposure, see [[Influenza]]'''
 
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==Overview==
Diagnostic tests available for influenza include [[viral culture]], [[serology]], rapid antigen testing, [[polymerase chain reaction]] ([[PCR]]), [[immunofluorescence]] assays, and other molecular assays. [[Sensitivity]] and [[specificity]] of any test for influenza might vary by the laboratory that performs the test, the type of test used, and the type of specimen testedAmong respiratory specimens for viral isolation or rapid detection, [[nasopharyngeal]] specimens are typically more effective than throat swab specimens. As with any diagnostic test, results should be evaluated in the context of other clinical and epidemiologic information available to healthcare providers.
 
==Laboratory Findings==
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Leukocyte counts may be normal or low, with [[lymphopenia]] or [[thrombocytopenia]] in some cases. In severe disease, other laboratory abnormalities indicative of complications may be present.<ref name=":0">Avian Influenza Factsheet. World Health Organization.&nbsp;http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/avian_influenza/en/ Accessed on February 17, 2017</ref><ref name=":1">Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in Humans. Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm Accessed on February 17, 2017</ref>


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Overview

Diagnostic tests available for influenza include viral culture, serology, rapid antigen testing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), immunofluorescence assays, and other molecular assays. Sensitivity and specificity of any test for influenza might vary by the laboratory that performs the test, the type of test used, and the type of specimen tested. Among respiratory specimens for viral isolation or rapid detection, nasopharyngeal specimens are typically more effective than throat swab specimens. As with any diagnostic test, results should be evaluated in the context of other clinical and epidemiologic information available to healthcare providers.

Laboratory Findings

Leukocyte counts may be normal or low, with lymphopenia or thrombocytopenia in some cases. In severe disease, other laboratory abnormalities indicative of complications may be present.[1][2]

References

  1. Avian Influenza Factsheet. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/avian_influenza/en/ Accessed on February 17, 2017
  2. Avian Influenza A Virus Infections in Humans. Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/avian-in-humans.htm Accessed on February 17, 2017