Respiratory pathogen panel
COVID-19, flu, RSV and more from a single swab
Respiratory infections often look alike. Our respiratory pathogen panel uses multiplex PCR to test one swab for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A and B, RSV and other respiratory viruses at the same time.
Why test for several respiratory viruses at once
Fever, cough, congestion and fatigue can be caused by many different viruses. Testing for one virus at a time can mean repeat swabs and delays. A multiplex PCR panel looks for several pathogens in one run, so the care team knows what they are dealing with and can make decisions about treatment and isolation sooner.
That matters most in high-risk environments such as assisted living facilities, memory care and skilled nursing, where an outbreak can spread quickly between residents and staff.
Rapid COVID testing
We also offer fast, lab-processed RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 with quick turnaround for high-risk environments, when a full respiratory panel isn’t needed.
Ordering and pick up
- Order with our laboratory requisition form, by fax, by EMR or by secure email.
- Collect the swab with a Precision Labs respiratory swab kit.
- Schedule a pick up once the specimen is collected. Same-day pick ups must be requested by 2 PM CST.
- Molecular results are provided within 24 hours of the specimen arriving at the lab.
Respiratory panel questions
What does the respiratory pathogen panel test for?
The panel includes detection for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A and B, RSV and other respiratory viruses using multiplex PCR. Contact us for the full list of targets.
How quickly will we get results?
Molecular results are provided within 24 hours of the specimen’s arrival at our laboratory.
Do you pick up respiratory swabs?
Yes. Pick ups are available for collected respiratory swab and PCR urine specimens. Same-day requests must be in by 2 PM CST.