Stat-dx Comprehensive Respiratory Panel

What is STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel test?

STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel is a molecular diagnostic test (typically PCR-based) that detects a wide range of respiratory pathogens—both viruses and bacteria—from a single sample, usually a nasopharyngeal swab. STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel test  is designed to quickly and accurately identify multiple causes of respiratory infections, such as Viruses and bacteria. STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel is used in clinical settings when patients present with moderate to severe respiratory symptoms, and rapid identification is needed to guide treatment or infection control measures.

Parameters Covered : SARS-COV-2, INFLUENZA A, INFLUENZA A SUBTYPE H1N1/2009, INFLUENZA A SUBTYPE H1, INFLUENZA A SUBTYPE H3, INFLUENZA B, CORONAVIRUS 229E, CORONAVIRUS HKU1, CORONAVIRUS NL63, CORONAVIRUS OC43, PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS 1, PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS 2, PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS 3, PARAINFLU- ENZA VIRUS 4, RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS A/B, HUMAN METAPNEUMO VIRUS A/B, ADENOVIRUS, BOCAVIRUS, RHINOVIRUS/ENTEROVIRUS, MYCOPLAS- MA PNEUMONIAE, CHLAMYDOPHILA PNEUMONIAE, LEGIONELLA PNEU- MOPHILA, AND BORDETELLA PERTUSSIS.

Why consider STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel test?

STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel test can be considered for

• Rapid results: Faster than traditional cultures or single-pathogen tests—results often within a few hours.
• Comprehensive: Detects dozens of viral and bacterial pathogens in one test.
• Guides treatment decisions: Helps determine if antibiotics or antivirals are needed—or if symptoms are from a virus that doesn’t require medication.
• Supports infection control: Useful in hospital or long-term care settings to prevent outbreaks.
• Reduces unnecessary antibiotics: Helps avoid overuse of antibiotics when a viral cause is identified.

Who should get tested for STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel test?

STAT-DX Comprehensive Respiratory Panel is most appropriate for:

• People with moderate to severe respiratory symptoms
• Hospitalized patients with pneumonia or respiratory failure
• Immunocompromised individuals
• During outbreaks in hospitals, or nursing homes
• When broad testing is needed quickly during respiratory virus outbreaks, such as flu season or COVID-19 surges and when rapid diagnosis is critical, especially to determine isolation needs or guide immediate treatment

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OTHER NAMES: Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP), Comprehensive Respiratory Virus and Bacteria Panel, Multiplex PCR Respiratory Panel, Syndromic Respiratory Panel

Acute respiratory infections can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, and generally present with nearly indistinguishable clinical signs and symptoms. The rapid and accurate determination of the presence or absence of potential causative agent(s) helps make timely decisions regarding treatment, hospital admission, infection control, and return of the patient to work and family.