Thisis a national systematic study
investigating RIDT practices in clinical laboratories. RIDT are the
only influenza tests that can provide results while the patient is
present in facility, thus the appropriate use of the tests and
interpretation of the results is critical to the treatment and
control of influenza. Understanding the use of RIDT and how the
labs report results to emergency and health departments and
treatment facilities and what quality assurance practices are used
will guide efforts of CDC to develop influenza testing guidelines
and training materials for clinicians.
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health and Welfare
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