LOINC long common name : Influenza virus A H5a RNA [Presence] in Specimen by NAA with probe detection;
LOINC short name : FLUAV H5a RNA Spec Ql NAA probe;
LOINC description : This code defines a test that identifies the H5 hemagglutinin of influenza A. It is
intended for presumptive identification of virus in patients who may be infected with
Asian lineage influenza (influenza A subtype A/H5). The specimen can be human respiratory
or viral culture. From the CDC: Testing with the influenza H5a and H5b primer and
probe sets should not be performed unless the patient meets the most current U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) clinical and epidemiologic criteria
for testing suspect A/H5 specimens. The definitive identification of influenza A/H5
(Asian lineage) either directly from patient specimens or from virus cultures requires
additional laboratory testing, along with clinical and epidemiological assessment
in consultation with national influenza surveillance experts.;
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