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Referral pathway for Influenza A (unsubtyped) and Influenza B positive samples to the National Virus Reference Laboratory (WHO reference laboratory) for viral characterisation

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Publication Date: 6 January 2016

Rationale for referring samples for influenza surveillance

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Publication Date: 6 January 2016

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