Author(s)
Rebecca Yee, PhD, D(ABMM), M(ASCP)CM
Department of Pathology
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Washington, DC
Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
· describe the epidemiology and clinical features of influenza viruses;
· identify the types of clinical samples that are appropriate for influenza testing;
· describe various laboratory methods that are available for detecting influenza; and
· discuss recommendations on handling and processing of specimens suspected of containing highly pathogenic avian influenza.