How do they test for swine flu

How do they test you for swine flu?

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Whaaaaaa J.W.? I’m guessing they test for it normally, but instead they see if you have this bacteria in your system.

Where can i get tested? h1n1 or swine flu.

http://www.catawbacountync.gov/phealth/H1N1FAQs.pdf

The rapid flu test that is often done in doctor’s offices does not test for H1N1 (swine) flu. People that have influenza like symptoms are no longer being tested by the state for H1N1 (swine) unless they need to be hospitalized. The reason …

Should I be tested for swine flu?

http://www.seniorsworldchronicle.com/2009/05/usa-worry-relax-buy-face-mask-answers.html

Most people who exhibit flu symptoms will not be tested for H1N1. There are a limited number of testing sites that can confirm a case, and whether you have swine flu or another type of flu, the medical advice is the same. Call your doctor t…

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How do they test for swine flu?

Q: I have all of the symtoms of swine flu I’m getting tested tomorrow and I am horrified of needles do they test swine flu by a blood test please help I’m freaking out

A: Two swabs in the nose and one in the throat. Why do you need to get tested for this? You stay home and treat the symptoms – it doesn’t matter what kind of flu you have – they are all treated the same. You will then be exposing are the clinic personnel with your illness when it is not necessary. If you are a healthy adolescent or teen, no testing is recommended by the CDC. You stay home, treat the symptoms and may return to school after you have not had a fever for 24 hours without the use of tylenol or motrin.

Do they use needles to test for swine flu?

Q: They’ve been saying that if you have flu like symptoms you should get tested for swine flu. If you get tested for it do you have to get your blood drawn or is it like the strep throat test, with the cotton swab thing?I’m more afraid of needles than I am of getting swine flu so If I could please get an answer it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!!!

A: They swab your nose and throat and send the culture to a state public health laboratory. I’m with you; I hate needles too and always try to keep the phlebotomist talking to me in a pleasant conversation until they are done – this keeps my mind off of what they are doing.

What is the test for swine flu?

Q: I thought it was a throat swab test, but then my mom said I had to get a blood test. I want to know if I have swine flu but I’m really afraid of needles and I HATE how blood tests feel so I don’t want to get a blood test. So what’s the test to know if you have swine flu?

A: the real test is in a hospital and the stick something up your nose into your sinuses(i dont think i spelled it right)