Case definition of a person with infection of H1N1 Influenza Virus can be divided into two categories, a confirmed Transportation and Handling of H1N1 Specimens case and probable one (source: cdc.gov). Generally it is defined as a person with acute febrile respiratory illness (fever 38 C or more) with onset.

In the article below, it is stated that if any case fits in the case definition then samples should be collected according to the sample collection guidelines. Sections such what and when sample to be collected, methods of collection, how to label samples, how to store specimens, transportation of specimens, waste disposal, and general biosafety measures are described in brief and clear explanation.

In labelling sections, it is necessary to include specimen number, patient’s name, hospital name, and unique ID number. Not to forget to use pre-printed barcode labels on the spesimen container, field data collection forms, on the log book, subject’s name, and subject’s unique identification (example of label is listed in the guideline).

Also we can find a form of clinical and epidemiological data for H1N1 Influenza. Complete your read of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Sample Collection Guidelines by download this pdf format of the article (source: stg2.kar.nic.in). Or you might be interested in another physician guidelines.