# Commission Decision of 4 August 2006 approving a Diagnostic Manual for avian influenza as provided for in Council Directive 2005/94/EC (notified under document number C(2006) 3477) (Text with EEA relevance) (2006/437/EC), Division 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Until the advent and development of molecular-based tests, virus isolation by the inoculation of embryonated fowls' eggs was considered the most sensitive diagnostic test for AI by far and essential for subsequent identification and characterisation of the infecting virus. The essential steps are set out in this Chapter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2006/437/annex/chapter/V/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2006-437/annex/chapter-V/division-1
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