Diagnostic Tests for Influenza

A century has passed since the 1918 global flu pandemic, aka the ‘Spanish flu’.

Back in the early 1900s, the virus was a relatively novel concept. Since then, our understanding of viruses has come a long way, as have our diagnostics tools, and control and preventative strategies.

Download this infographic to learn about:

• Reasons for testing for influenza
• Pros and cons of different analytical methods
• Factors to consider when interpreting results