Respiratory Panel 2 Test
Short Name: Respiratory Panel 3
Also known as: Coronavirus Respiratory Panel, Coronavirus Typing Panel, Respiratory Virus Panel (Coronaviruses)
Respiratory Panel 2 Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,500. Uses Real Time PCR on Throat / Nasal swab, Sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage samples. Results in Reports are delivered within 24-48 hours after sample submission.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal
Consultant Microbiologist · Reg: 27670
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The purpose of the Respiratory Panel 3 Test is to detect coronavirus RNA from respiratory samples, enabling rapid and accurate diagnosis of coronavirus-associated respiratory infections.
- Test Code
- 3591
- Price
- ₹4,500
- Sample Type
- Throat / Nasal swab, Sputum, Bronchoalveolar lavage
- Result Time
- Reports are delivered within 24-48 hours after sample submission.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
No special preparation required. Inform your physician about any recent antiviral therapy or vaccinations.
Method: Nasopharyngeal swab or expectorated sputum
Laboratory Analysis
The healthcare provider will insert a sterile swab into the nostril or throat. For sputum sample, you will be asked to cough deeply to expel mucus from the lungs.
Report Delivery
No special precautions are needed. You can resume normal activities immediately.
Timeline: Reports are delivered within 24-48 hours after sample submission.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Respiratory Panel 3 Test is to detect coronavirus RNA from respiratory samples, enabling rapid and accurate diagnosis of coronavirus-associated respiratory infections.
How to Prepare
- Use approved viral transport medium for swab collection.
- For sputum, collect early morning sample in sterile container.
- Ship refrigerated or frozen as per laboratory guidelines.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"This panel is valuable for identifying specific coronavirus strains causing respiratory symptoms, guiding appropriate clinical management and antimicrobial stewardship."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Improperly labelled specimen
- Leaking or damaged container
- Insufficient quantity
- Sample received in inappropriate transport medium.
Understanding Your Results
Not Detected
No RNA from NL63, 229E, OC43, or HKU1 detected. A respiratory infection due to these coronaviruses is unlikely.
Detected (specific virus)
The presence of the corresponding coronavirus is confirmed. Clinical correlation is required to guide treatment.
Consult your physician immediately if your symptoms worsen, you have difficulty breathing, persistent high fever, or if you belong to a high-risk group such as older adults or immunocompromised individuals.
Limitations
- ⚠Test detects only the four coronavirus strains listed; other respiratory pathogens are not covered.
- ⚠A negative result does not exclude infection if sample was poorly collected.
- ⚠Positive result indicates presence of viral RNA; it may not always indicate active shedding.
Risks & Considerations
- ●Mild discomfort during swab collection
- ●Rarely, slight bleeding or gagging
- ●No serious complications
Interfering Factors
- ●Inadequate sample collection may lead to false-negative results.
- ●Transport or storage delays can degrade viral RNA.
- ●PCR inhibitors in the sample (e.g., blood, mucus) may interfere.
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