In an effort to better understand the different kinds of rapid influenza tests that are being performed in Nebraska, the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) requests your help in filling out this short survey. NPHL is partnering with the Nebraska Health and Human Services Flu Surveillance Coordinator, Robin Williams in this effort. Your cooperation is appreciated. Please complete the following and fax to 402-559-7799.
Thank you,
Josh Rowland
State Training Coordinator
Nebraska Public Health Laboratory
Phone: 402-559-6070
Fax: 402-559-7799
Name of Flu Surveillance Lab Contact Person: ________________________________
Phone Number (______) __________________________
Email __________________________________________
Organization/Laboratory ____________________________________
City _____________________________
Does your lab perform influenza diagnostic tests? (circle one) Yes No
Does your lab perform respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) testing? Yes No
If the answer to both questions is “No”, this completes your survey. If “Yes”, continue:
Please check the influenza test or tests used in your laboratory.
Rapid Diagnostic Tests
Directigen Flu A (Becton-Dickinson)
Directigen Flu A and B (Becton-Dickinson) (distinguishes between A & B infections)
FLU OIA (Thermo Electron) A and B (does not distinguish between A & B infections)
FLU OIA A/B (Thermo Electron) (distinguishes between A & B infections)
XPECT (Remel) Flu A and B (distinguishes between A & B infections)
NOW Flu A and B Test (Binax) (distinguishes between A & B infections)
QuickVue Influenza Test (Quidel) (does not distinguish between A & B infections)
QuickVue Influenza A+B Test (Quidel) (distinguishes between A & B infections)
SAS Influenza A Test SAS Influenza B Test
ZstatFlu (ZymeTx) (does not distinguish between A & B infections)
Other Influenza Test (please specify): ______________________________________________
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
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