Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP)
Comprehensive multiplex PCR panel for simultaneous detection of bacterial and viral respiratory pathogens.
Bacteria Detected
Bordetella pertussis
Chlamydia pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Legionella pneumophila
Moraxella catarrhalis
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Viruses Detected
Adenovirus
Enterovirus
Human Bocavirus
Human Metapneumovirus
Influenza A
Influenza B
Parainfluenza 1–4
Human Rhinovirus
Respiratory Syncytial Virus A & B
SARS-CoV-2
Coronaviruses (229E, NL63, HKU1, OC43)
Specimen Type
Nasopharyngeal Swab (primary collection type)
Methodology
Multiplex real-time PCR validated by Lighthouse Labs, CLIA #10D2324831.
Detects pathogen-specific nucleic acid sequences.
Turnaround Time
Results available within 24 hours.
Clinical Use
Differentiates between viral and bacterial etiologies, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and improving treatment accuracy.
Limitations
False negatives may occur due to low viral load or inhibitory substances.
Detects nucleic acids only; not indicative of viable organisms.
Disclaimer
CLIA-certified laboratory test developed and validated by Lighthouse Labs, LLC, Jacksonville, FL.
Not FDA-approved. Results must be interpreted by a healthcare provider.