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Who should be tested?
Last updated on Thursday, 27 August 2009
Laboratory testing of people with a flu like illness is NOT generally recommended, as it is expensive and does not affect the treatment.
Laboratory testing is only recommended for the following patients with the above symptoms and a clinical picture of severe respiratory disease where a positive test will affect patient management.
- Patients with co-morbid disease and at risk for serious complications (see 10 below) and who have the symptoms and signs of severe acute respiratory illness.
- Clusters of cases where a diagnosis of the cause of the outbreak is needed.
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