Faster test to identify flu strains is approved

Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 13:21 in Health & Medicine

Health officials say the new test could be a lifesaver if a pandemic strikes. The government approved a new genetic test for the flu virus Tuesday that will allow labs across the country to identify flu strains within four hours instead of four days.

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