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Respiratory PCR

Comprehensive Respiratory PCR Panel

Detects 20+ respiratory pathogens from a single swab.

Overview

Our comprehensive respiratory panel uses multiplex PCR to simultaneously detect more than 20 viral and bacterial pathogens responsible for upper and lower respiratory tract infections. A single swab distinguishes influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and other causes so clinicians can prescribe appropriately and practice antibiotic stewardship.

What it detects

Influenza A/BRSV A/BSARS-CoV-2Rhinovirus/EnterovirusAdenovirusHuman MetapneumovirusParainfluenza 1-4Bordetella pertussisMycoplasma pneumoniae

When to order

Patients presenting with fever, cough, congestion, or other acute respiratory symptoms where distinguishing viral from bacterial etiology will change management.

Related Respiratory PCR tests

Influenza A/B PCR

Highly sensitive molecular detection of influenza A and B.

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RSV PCR

Molecular detection of respiratory syncytial virus.

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Measles PCR

Next-business-day molecular confirmation of measles.

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