Guidance

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.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 30 December 2016
• Last updated: 3 March 2022 — See all updates

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

Ref: UKHSA publications gateway number: GOV-11481

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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

Published 30 December 2016
Last updated 3 March 2022 + show all updates

1. 3 March 2022

   Updated 'Laboratory investigations for avian influenza A(H7) and influenza A(H5) in humans' and added HTML version.

2. 30 December 2016

   First published.