Test | Time to results | Comments |
Recommended tests | ||
Conventional molecular assays, including real-time RT-PCR and multiplex PCR (nucleic acid detection) | 1 to 8 hours |
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Rapid molecular assays (nucleic acid detection) | 15 to 30 minutes |
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Additional tests | ||
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (antigen detection) | <15 minutes |
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Direct and indirect immunofluorescence (antigen detection) | 1 to 4 hours |
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Viral culture | ||
| 1 to 3 days |
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| 3 to 10 days |
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