Detection of antibodies to influenza A and B
This test should not be used to determine H1N1Influenza A virus (swine origin) infection.
Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times
Gold serum separator (SST) tube
Refrigerated
Complement fixation (CF)
Negative: < 1:8
Serologic typing is valuable for epidemiology, and for planning therapy. Since type A influenza can be treated with amantadine, but type B cannot, this distinction may need to be made.
This test should not be used to determine H1N1Influenza A virus (swine origin) infection.