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RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION MOLECULAR TESTING

Information Fact Sheet for Patients

Respiratory Tract Infection (RTI) Testing Fact Sheet

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    • Acute respiratory tract infections caused by viruses are the most common human disease. Infections may affect both upper and lower respiratory tracts.
  • About 80% of respiratory infections are caused by viruses, with mixed infections (bacteria) accounting for about 20%.
  • Respiratory infections can occur within 1-5 days after exposure, often exhibiting common-cold like symptoms, and can worsen.
  • Molecular testing for pathogens via Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).

Document ID: VDX.RTI.101 v1 Last modified: 09/26/2023

Our Test Menu For Respiratory Tract Infections (RTI)

Viral Combo PCR Test

Respiratory Viral PCR Panel

Respiratory Bacterial PCR Panel

Influenza A

Influenza B

RSV

SARS-C0V-2

Influenza A

Influenza B

RSV

SARS-C0V-2

Adenovirus

Enterovirus

Human metapneumovirus

Rhinovirus

Chlamydia pneumoniae

Haemophilus influenzae

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Legionella pneumophila

Moraxella catarrhalis

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Phone: 877-888-2973

Fax: 888-713-3456

Email: info@virantdx.com

Virant Diagnostics, Inc.

11002 Veirs Mill Road, Suite 404

Wheaton, MD 20902

Virant Diagnostics, Inc. is a CLIA certified and CAP accredited specialty reference laboratory led by a team of clinicians and PhD scientists striving to develop innovative, clinically-relevant diagnostic assays.

Signs & Symptoms

  • Sore Throat
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Runny Nose
  • Sneezing
  • Coughing
  • Low-Grade Fever
  • General Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Shortness of Breath

Is COVID-19 testing included In the RTI test panel?

  • Answer: Yes, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) testing is included in the 2 available viral panels.

Molecular Diagnostic Assay Workflow for RTI Testing Panels

1. Collect Nasal Swab

2. Process Sample in Lab

3. Molecular Analysis

4. Test Result Report*

*Results within 24 hours

Are the RTI test panels FDA approved?

  • Answer: Yes, the Viral Combo PCR Test has FDA EUA designation and the Respiratory Viral and Bacterial PCR Panels have a molecular Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) designation.

What is the test panel turnaround time?

  • Answer: The turnaround time is often the same day as test collection, if the sample is received in the laboratory, and generally within 24 hours. Traditional microbiological culture can take 3 days or longer.

CLIA Certified and CAP Accredited Laboratory