This document discusses laboratory diagnosis of viral infections through various methods. Sample collection from different sites depends on the suspected virus. Diagnosis involves direct microscopy to look for inclusion bodies, culturing samples in animals, eggs, or cell lines to isolate viruses. Detection methods include cytopathic effects in cell culture, antigen detection by immunofluorescence, and antibody detection through serological tests. Newer molecular techniques like PCR allow for nucleic acid detection of specific viruses.