Influenza Virus Molecular Proficiency Testing

Annually. Sent in October/November. Additional spring panel (sent in April/May) available on request.

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.

 

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

None

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

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.

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