Respiratory Disease
Molecular genetic testing is gaining popularity for the detection of respiratory pathogens. Identifying slow growing pathogens can be difficult using traditional culturing.
Symptoms to Consider
| Acute Bronchitis
Common cold Acute pharyngitis Acute tonsillitis Cough and fever |
Wheezing
Pneumonia Viral infection Other nasal and sinus diseases |
Bacteria We Test For
| Mycoplasma pneumoniae Chlamydia pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae Klebsiella pneumoniae Legionella pneumophila/longbeach Haemophilus influenzae B Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Coxiella Burnetti Whopping CoughBordetella Sp.Bordetella Pertussis Bordetella parapertussis Bordetella Holmesii |
Staphylococcus aureus Reflex to MRSA Salmonella Spp Moraxella catarrhalis BordetelIa Spp Haemophilus influenzae |
Viruses We Test For
| Parainfluenza Virus 1 Parainfluenza Virus 2 Parainfluenza Virus 3 Parainfluenza Virus 4 Respiratory Syncytial Virus A (RSV-A) Respiratory Syncytial Virus B (RSV-B) Human Adenovirus SARS MERS Human Bocavirus Human Parechovirus |
MRSA Panel
Reflex to MRSA
Strep A (PCR)
Streptococcus pyogene
Fungi We Test For
Pneumocystis Jirovecii (F)
Collection & Transport Instructions:
- Name and Date of Birth on tube
- Collection Container: E-Swab
- Minimum Volume: 2 Swabs
- Ensure arrival within 2-3 days