Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel

Test for Dengue NS1 antigen and antibodies (IgG, IgM) to detect current or past infection.

Also known asComprehensive Viral Flu Panel Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

6 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel Package in Vadodara Overview

Purpose of the Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel Test

The Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel is a molecular diagnostic test used to detect and differentiate between several common respiratory viruses. It helps in diagnosing viral respiratory infections, especially during flu season or respiratory illness outbreaks

The Panel Includes:

Virus

Description

Influenza A

A common cause of seasonal flu; includes various subtypes

Influenza B

Typically milder than Influenza A, but still seasonal flu

Parainfluenza viruses

Cause croup, bronchiolitis, and cold-like symptoms, especially in children

RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

Major cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants and the elderly

Novel H1N1 Virus (2009 pandemic strain)

A specific subtype of Influenza A; also called "swine flu"

When Is Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel Test Ordered?

  • Patient presents with flu-like symptoms:
    • Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue
  • During flu season
  • For hospitalized patients with respiratory symptoms
  • To guide treatment decisions (e.g., whether antivirals like oseltamivir are needed)
  • For infection control in healthcare settings

Benefits of the Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel

  • Comprehensive: Tests for multiple viruses at once
  • Rapid diagnosis: Enables timely treatment
  • Supports clinical decisions: Especially important in high-risk patients
  • Reduces unnecessary antibiotic use: Confirms viral cause
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel includes 6 parameters

  • Influenza B Virus Rna

  • Parainfluenza Virus Rna

  • Respiratory Syncitial Virus Rna

  • Influenza A Real Time Pcr
  • Influenza A Subtype H3n2 Rna
  • Influenza A Subtype (h1n1)pdm09 Rna

Test code

8012

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Nasal SwabOthers11
SwabOthers
Throat SwabOthers10

Specimen stability information

Nasal Swab, Swab, Throat Swab

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

'

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Molecular Biology

CPT and Loinc codes

Comprehensive Viral Flu Panel

6100