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Influenza Virus Molecular Proficiency Testing

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Details

Pathogen:
Influenza virus
Laboratory:
Influenza, Respiratory Viruses and Coronaviruses
Phone #:
(204) 789-6047
Fax:
(204) 789-2082
Email:
Frequency:
Annually. Sent in October/November. Additional spring panel (sent in April/May) available on request.
Description:

Influenza virus RNA in varying dilutions of different HA types and subtypes (e.g.  H1, H3, H5, H7, B) are sent to participating laboratories to evaluate their molecular detection methods. Negative controls are included in the panel.

 

Scope:

Detection and genotyping of seasonal and zoonotic influenza A and B.

Fees:

None

Eligibility criteria for participation:

Provincial public health laboratories that routinely test for influenza by molecular methods.

Confidentiality arrangements:

Participating laboratories are assigned a numerical code known only to that laboratory and NML.  Cumulative results summaries display results by numerical codes only.  Participant contact information is not shared with other participants.

How to apply:

Contact Dr. Nathalie Bastien (nathalie.bastien@phac-aspc.gc.ca) at the NML Influenza, Respiratory Viruses and Coronavirus Section.