Respiratory pathogens infectious disease tests are diagnostic assays used to identify the presence of pathogens causing respiratory infections, including viral and bacterial infections. These respiratory pathogens panels are used to detect a wide range of respiratory diseases, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and strep throat. They can be performed using various sample types, including nasal swabs, throat swabs, sputum, and blood. With modern high-throughput technology, it is possible to detect multiple respiratory pathogens simultaneously from a single sample. Rapid and accurate laboratory tests for respiratory disease are essential tools in screening, diagnosis, and surveillance of respiratory infections, especially when containment and prevention measures are critical to limit the spread of outbreaks.
Laboratory test for respiratory disease can be performed using various methods, including PCR, rapid antigen testing, and molecular testing using different types of samples such as nasal swabs, throat swabs, sputum, and blood.
The time to get laboratory test for respiratory disease results may vary depending on the type of test used and the volume of samples collected. Some rapid tests can provide results within minutes, while others may take longer to give results. With RSV rapid tests and respiratory virus antigen combined tests available, Prometheus offers a diverse selection for different applications.