Cough, Cold & Flu Test
€85
Feeling under the weather? The Cough, Cold & Flu Swab Test is designed to identify the cause of your respiratory symptoms quickly and accurately. Whether you have a cough, fever, headache, sore throat, runny nose, or body aches, this comprehensive test can detect 22 bacterial and viral pathogens (excluding COVID-19), providing precise treatment guidance.
Benefits
- Quick Turnaround: Receive your results faster than traditional culturing methods.
- High Sensitivity: Detects a wide range of pathogens that routine cultures might miss.
- Targeted Treatment: Helps clinicians prescribe the right treatment or reassure patients that their viral infection doesn’t require antibiotics.
- Antibiotic Stewardship: Supports responsible use of antibiotics by identifying infections that do not need them.
Pathogens Detected
This test screens for 22 different bacterial and viral pathogens that commonly cause respiratory infections. It excludes COVID-19 but includes a comprehensive list of other pathogens to ensure thorough diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Infuenza A
Infuenza B
Human Respiratory Syncytial virus A
Human Respiratory Syncytial virus B
Human Parainfuenza Virus 1
Human Parainfuenza Virus 2
Human Parainfuenza Virus 3
Human Parainfuenza Virus 4
Human Enterovirus A/B/C
Human Adenovirus A/B/C/D/E
Human Coronavirus 229E/NL63
Human Coronavirus OC43/HKUI
Human Bocavirus 1/2/3
Human Metapneumovirus
Chlamydophila Pneumoniae Legionella Pneumophila
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bordetella Pertussis
Moraxella Catarrhalis
Haemophilus Infuenzae
Human Rhinovirus A/B/C
WHY GET TESTED
Common respiratory infections often share similar symptoms, making it difficult to determine the exact cause without comprehensive testing. Our test offers a quicker and more precise alternative to traditional respiratory tract culturing, which can miss certain pathogens and takes longer to yield results.
HOW IT WORKS
Book your appointment online at a time that suits you
Sample Collection: A simple swab is used to collect a sample from the respiratory tract.
Have your results in 2-3 working days by e-mail
FAQ
How long does it take to get the results? Results are typically available within 2-3 days
Is the test painful? The test involves a simple swab and is minimally invasive.
Can this test detect COVID-19? No, this test is specifically designed to detect other common respiratory pathogens.
