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Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP)
Our comprehensive respiratory pathogen panel detects a wide range of viral and bacterial causes of respiratory illness using advanced PCR technology. Get accurate identification of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and many other respiratory pathogens in just 24-48 hours.
24-48 hours
Clinical Indications
Rapid diagnosis of respiratory infections including influenza-like illness, community-acquired pneumonia, bronchitis, and upper respiratory infections. Essential for appropriate treatment decisions and infection control measures.
Targets Detected
This panel detects the following pathogens and markers:
Influenza A (including H1N1, H3N2)
Influenza B
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A/B
Parainfluenza viruses 1, 2, 3, 4
Human Metapneumovirus
Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
Adenovirus
Coronavirus (OC43, NL63, 229E, HKU1)
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Bordetella pertussis
Bordetella parapertussis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Legionella pneumophila
Specimen Requirements
- Specimen Type
- Nasopharyngeal swab, nasal swab, or throat swab
- Volume Required
- N/A
- Container
- Universal transport media (UTM) or viral transport media (VTM)
- Transport Conditions
- Maintain at 2-8°C and transport within 48 hours
- Specimen Stability
- Stable in transport media at 2-8°C for up to 72 hours
Patient Preparation
No special preparation required. Avoid eating, drinking, or using nasal sprays for 30 minutes before collection if possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Test Information
- Turnaround
- 24-48 hours
- Category
- molecular
- Status
- Available
CPT Codes
876318763287633