Accuracy of Influenza ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes in Identifying ...
In this large cohort study, influenza ICD-10 discharge diagnoses were highly specific but moderately sensitive in identifying laboratory-confirmed influenza; the accuracy of influenza diagnoses varied by …
Diagnosis for Flu | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
However, rapid tests vary in their ability to detect flu viruses, depending on the type of rapid test used, and on the type of flu viruses circulating. Also, rapid tests appear to be better at detecting flu in …
Guidance for Standards-Based Electronic Laboratory Reporting ...
Information on types of flu lab tests, how to report results for each, and examples of results-based surveillance reporting.
Overview of Influenza Testing Methods | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Background Influenza virus testing is not required to make a clinical diagnosis of influenza in outpatients with suspected influenza, particularly during increased influenza activity when seasonal influenza A …
Rapid Diagnostic Testing for Influenza: Information for ...
Rapid influenza tests detect A and B antigens but lack subtype differentiation. Molecular assays are preferred for hospitalized patients.
Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) are immunoassays that can identify the presence of influenza A and B viral nucleoprotein antigens in respiratory specimens and display the result in a qualitative way …
Information for Clinicians on Rapid Diagnostic Testing for ...
Background Rapid influenza diagnostic tests (RIDTs) can help in the diagnosis and management of patients who present with signs and symptoms compatible with influenza. RIDTs detect influenza …
ICD-10-CM Official Coding and Reporting Guidelines April 1 ...
A presumptive positive test result means an individual has tested positive for the virus at a local or state level, but it has not yet been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). …