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Avian influenza A(H7) and influenza A(H5): laboratory investigations

Guidance for deciding if testing is indicated and referral of specimens to public health laboratories.

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Laboratory investigations for avian influenza A(H7) and influenza A(H5) in humans

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This document provides advice for health professionals in England on:

  • what clinical specimens to send when testing is agreed
  • contacting your UK Health Security Agency public health laboratory
  • how results are reported

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Published 30 December 2016
Last updated 3 March 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated 'Laboratory investigations for avian influenza A(H7) and influenza A(H5) in humans' and added HTML version.

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