Respiratory Tract Infection Testing
This test covers the detection of pathogens found in both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi, which can cause either acute or chronic infections.
How do respiratory infections occur?
- Inhalation of pathogens through respiratory droplets or secretions from infected individuals
- Contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, followed by touching the mouth, nose, or eyes
- Staying in crowded or poorly ventilated environments
- Weakened immune system (e.g., in young children,the elderly, or patients with chronic diseases)
Why should you get tested?
- To identify the cause of symptoms such as cough, sore throat, fever, or difficulty breathing
- To differentiate whether the infection is caused by a virus, bacterium, or fungus—helping to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use
- Suitable for patients with acute symptoms, chronic infections unresponsive to treatment, or those who live or work in shared spaces such as offices or schools
Our Testing Technology
- PCR Hybridization on DNA Microarray Chip
- More than 98% accuracy
- Uses probes to directly detect genetic sequences of pathogens
- Capable of detecting even small amounts of pathogens in the sample
- Accepts samples from nasopharyngeal swab, throat swab, or sputum
List of Detected Pathogens (72 Targets)
Bacterial Group
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Chlamydia psittaci
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Nocardia otitidiscaviarum
- Nocardia asteroides
- Nocardia brasiliensis
- Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
- Klebsiella aerogenes
- Klebsiella oxytoca
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Burkholderia cepacia
- Salmonella typhi
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Enterococcus faecium
- Enterobacter cloacae
- Ureaplasma urealyticum
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Legionella pneumophila
- Escherichia coli
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Bordetella pertussis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus angina
- Group A streptococcus
- Group B Streptococcus
- Brucella spp.
Viral Group
- Human parvovirus B19
- Measles virus
- Enterovirus
- Enterovirus A71
- Enterovirus D68
- Coxsackievirus 16
- Coxsackievirus 4
- Coxsackievirus 6
- Coxsackievirus 10
- WU Polyomavirus
- KI Polyomavirus
- Herpes simplex virus 1
- Human alphaherpesvirus 3
- Human betaherpesvirus
- Human herpesviruses
- Dengue virus
- Rubella virus
- Influenza B virus
- Human adenovirus B
- Human adenovirus C
- Human adenovirus D
- Influenza A virus H1N1 subtype
- Influenza A virus universal
- Influenza A virus H1N2 subtype
- Influenza A virus H3N2 subtype
- Parainfluenza virus (type 1,2,3,4)
- Respiratory syncytial virus type A
- Respiratory syncytial virus type B
- Epstein-barr virus
- Rhinovirus (HRV-A, HRV-B)
- Rotavirus (Group A and Group B)
- Human Metapneumovirus
- Human cytomegalovirus
- Human bocavirus
- Corona Virus
- Corona Virus N2
Fungal Group
- Cryptococcus neoformans
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Candida albicans
- Pneumocystis jirovecii
The complete list of detected pathogens will be included in the test report.
Sample Collection Precautions
- Do not eat or drink prior to sample collection (especially for throat swabs)
- Samples must be collected in a tube containing a viral transport medium (VTM) and securely sealed
- Samples must be submitted within the following timeframes:
- Nasopharyngeal swab: Refrigerated at ≤ 8°C and submitted within 24 hours
- Throat swab: Refrigerated at ≤ 8°C and submitted within 24 hours
- Sputum: Refrigerated at ≤ 8°C and submitted within 24 hours
What You Will Receive
- Official laboratory test report
- Document with QR code for result verification
- Result showing pathogens “Detected” or “Not Detected”
- Specimen and DNA quality assessment
- Results may be used to support clinical diagnosis and treatment planning
Our laboratory is responsible solely for testing and reporting. We do not provide medical consultation or prescribe medications.