ATLANTA, GA — The CDC is calling for quicker tests for bird flu in humans.

The agency is issuing new guidance, asking labs around the nation to try and determine within 24 hours whether a person in the hospital has seasonal flu or the bird flu.

Some hospitals send tests out in bulk every few days.

There has been an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows and poultry.

The threat of bird flu in humans remains low unless they are dealing closely with cattle, poultry or wild birds.