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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

Order This Test

Healthcare providers can order this test through our provider portal or by contacting our client services team.