Respiratory Pathogen Panel

The Blue Ridge Laboratories Respiratory Pathogen Panel was developed particularly in the era of COVID to assess for multiple viral and bacterial pathogens that can lead to upper respiratory infections.  We currently offer two panels to provide flexibility and allow for potential cost savings.

Preferred Specimen

Nasal Swab

Turn-around Time

Approximately 1 – 2 days

Respiratory Pathogen Panels

  • Adenovirus
  • Bocavirus
  • Coronavirus 229E
  • Coronavirus HKU-1
  • Coronavirus NL63
  • Coronavirus OC43
  • Influenza A
  • Influenza B
  • Metapneumovirus A & B
  • Parainfluenza virus Type 1
  • Parainfluenza virus Type 2
  • Parainfluenza virus Type 3
  • Parainfluenza virus Type 4
  • Parechovirus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus A & B
  • Rhinovirus/Enterorvirus 
  • Bordetella pertussis/holmesii

  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae

  • Haemophilis influenzae

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae

  • Legionella (pneumophila & • longbeachae)

  • Moraxella catarrhalis

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae

  • Salmonella spp

  • Staphylococcus aureus

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae

  • Endogenous Control

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