What is it used for?
A respiratory pathogens panel is used to help diagnose:
Viral infections, such as:
Flu
Common cold
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This is a common and usually mild respiratory infection. But it can be dangerous to babies and the elderly.
Adenovirus infection. Adenoviruses cause many different types of infections. These include pneumonia and croup, an infection that causes hoarse, barking coughs.
Bacterial infections, such as:
Whooping cough
Bacterial pneumonia
