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How Do You Test for the Flu? A Step-by-Step Guide

July 3, 2026

Doctor taking throat swab. Sick woman sitting on a bed.

In short, medical professionals test for the flu by taking a respiratory sample from the patient. Respiratory swab collection. A provider inserts a sterile swab into the nose or throat. Rapid antigen results. Rapid influenza diagnostic tests provide answers in approximately 15 minutes. Molecular PCR accuracy. Molecular assays take longer but offer a higher level

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Filed Under: Cold and Flu Tagged With: contagious respiratory illness, Coronavirus, how do you test for the flu, influenza diagnosis, Seasonal influenza, urgent care services

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