Influenza Virus Isolation and Identification
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Pathogen:
Influenza virus
Laboratory:
Influenza and Respiratory Viruses
Phone #:
(204) 789-6045
Fax:
(204) 789-2082
Email:
Frequency:
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Annually. Sent in September/October
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Description:
Influenza viruses are sent to participating laboratories to ascertain their ability to isolate and identify strains of influenza. The influenza viruses that are used each year are the WHO recommended flu vaccine strains: H3N2, H1N1 and B.
Scope:
Fees:
Eligibility criteria for participation:
Confidentiality arrangements:
How to apply: