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Rapid influenza molecular testing in secondary care and influenza surveillance in England: Any impact?

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The use of rapid molecular testing for influenza diagnosis is becoming increasingly popular. Used at the point of care or in a clinical laboratory, these tests detect influenza A and… Click to show full abstract

The use of rapid molecular testing for influenza diagnosis is becoming increasingly popular. Used at the point of care or in a clinical laboratory, these tests detect influenza A and B viruses, though many do not distinguish between influenza A subtypes. The UK Severe Influenza Surveillance System (USISS) collects surveillance data on laboratory‐confirmed influenza admissions to secondary care in England.

Keywords: molecular testing; secondary care; influenza surveillance; surveillance; care

Journal Title: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
Year Published: 2022

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