Guidance

Point of care tests for influenza and other respiratory viruses

Support for hospital trusts considering the introduction of point of care testing (POCT) for influenza and other respiratory viruses during winter 2019 to 2020.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 27 November 2018
• Last updated: 28 October 2019 — See all updates

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Point of care tests for influenza and other respiratory viruses

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: GW-846

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Details

This document includes:

• information regarding POCT test technologies
• factors to consider for implementation
• clinical governance and quality assurance considerations
• findings from UK centres that have already integrated POCT testing
• an implementation checklist

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Published 27 November 2018
Last updated 28 October 2019 + show all updates

1. 28 October 2019

   Updated 'Point of care tests for influenza and other respiratory viruses'.

2. 27 November 2018

   First published.