Key Considerations in Diagnosing the Flu
Agenda
Updates for Seasonal Flu
Influenza
Current Flu Season
Risks and Complications
Economic Burden of Flu
Key Takeaways
Testing for Influenza
Importance of an Accurate and Timely Diagnosis
Types of Tests to Identify Influenza Virus
What Makes a Good Test?
Evolution to POC Testing
Evolution of POC Testing (cont)
NAATs
IDSA Guidelines
IDSA Guidelines What Tests Should Be Used to Diagnose Influenza?
It Takes a Team
Key Takeaways
Diagnostic Stewardship
Diagnostic Stewardship
Influenza Virus Molecular Assays for Diagnosis
Considerations for Testing
IDSA Guidelines Testing Considerations for Influenza
Faculty Perspectives on Influenza Testing
Testing Considerations
POC Diagnostic Test Evolution
Point-of-Care Molecular Tests Impact on Decision-Making
Impact on Healthcare Providers
Key Takeaways
Highlights
Updates for Seasonal Flu
Testing for Influenza
Diagnostic Stewardship
It's a Team Effort