Respiratory Panel 7 Test
Short Name: Respiratory Panel 8
Also known as: Respiratory Panel 7 Test, Respiratory Pathogen Panel 8
Respiratory Panel 7 Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,500. Uses Real Time PCR on Throat/Nasal swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples. Results in Samples submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday are reported by Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.. 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 8 Test is to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory infections by detecting nucleic acid of Moraxella catarrhalis, Bordetella pertussis, Influenza C, and Haemophilus influenzae in respiratory samples using real-time PCR.
- Test Code
- 3597
- Price
- ₹4,500
- Sample Type
- Throat/Nasal swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid
- Result Time
- Samples submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday are reported by Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- Real Time PCR
Sample Collection
No special preparation is required. Inform your doctor about current symptoms and any medications you are taking.
Method: Throat/nasal swab or sputum/BAL collection by a trained healthcare professional
Laboratory Analysis
A throat/nasal swab, sputum sample, or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid will be collected as ordered by your clinician. The procedure is quick and generally well tolerated.
Report Delivery
You can resume normal activities immediately after sample collection. No special precautions are required.
Timeline: Samples submitted by 9 am on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday are reported by Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday, respectively.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The purpose of the Respiratory Panel 8 Test is to aid in the diagnosis of respiratory infections by detecting nucleic acid of Moraxella catarrhalis, Bordetella pertussis, Influenza C, and Haemophilus influenzae in respiratory samples using real-time PCR.
How to Prepare
- Throat/nasal swabs should be collected in the special collection medium supplied by LPL
- Sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid should be collected in a sterile screw-capped container
- Ship the sample refrigerated or frozen
- Do not send the sample at room temperature
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Kothari Ramesh Shantilal — MBBS, MD (Microbiology) · Reg. No. 27670
"Rapid molecular diagnosis can help start the right antibiotic or antiviral early and reduce unnecessary broad-spectrum use."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Sample received in inappropriate transport medium
- Unlabeled or mislabeled sample
- Insufficient sample volume
- Sample kept at room temperature for an extended period
- Leaking or damaged container
Understanding Your Results
Detected
Nucleic acid of the target pathogen was identified in the sample. Clinical correlation with symptoms and other laboratory findings is required.
Not detected
Nucleic acid of the target pathogen was not identified. Infection with pathogens not included in this panel may still be present.
Seek early medical care if you have high fever, difficulty breathing, or worsening respiratory symptoms. The test report should be interpreted by your treating doctor.
Limitations
- ⚠This panel detects only the specified pathogens; other respiratory organisms are not covered
- ⚠A positive result may represent colonization rather than active infection
- ⚠A negative result does not exclude respiratory infection
- ⚠This test does not provide antibiotic susceptibility information
Risks & Considerations
- ●Mild discomfort during swab collection is possible
- ●Sputum collection may cause coughing
- ●No significant complications are expected
Interfering Factors
- ●Use of inappropriate transport medium may inhibit PCR
- ●Improper storage or repeated freeze-thaw may degrade nucleic acid
- ●Prior antimicrobial therapy may reduce bacterial load and affect the result
- ●Contamination during sample collection may cause false positive results
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| Comparison | Respiratory Panel 7 Test |
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