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Respiratory Panel tests in Dubai & UAE

Compare available Respiratory Panel tests, their listed prices and the information provided for each option. Test selection and preparation should be discussed with your clinician.

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12

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800.00–3,500.00 AED

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Respiratory Panel diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-995
Bacterial Pneumonia Multiplex RNA Detection & Differentiation Panel (7-Pathogen PCR) Test

This test detects and differentiates RNA from seven common bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia.

Nasopharyngeal swab, blood, CSF, bronchial swab, bronchial lavage, nasopharyngeal secretions Preliminary phone result within 36 hours; official report by the 4th working day. 2,200.00 AED
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What it measures
["Presence of bacterial RNA", "Pathogen differentiation"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No specific patient preparation required."]
Indications
["Suspected bacterial pneumonia", "Need for rapid pathogen identification", "Failure of empiric antibiotic therapy", "Assessment of atypical pathogens"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 82159-5 ICD-10: J15.9, J15.7, A37.90
Clinical summary
This test detects and differentiates RNA from seven common bacterial pathogens causing pneumonia.
TEST-2992
Comprehensive Respiratory Pathogen Panel 5 Test

This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of five specific respiratory viruses: Influenza A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, and Human Metapneumovirus.

Oropharyngeal/nasal swab, sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) 48–72 hours from sample receipt 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Influenza A/B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Human Metapneumovirus"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected viral respiratory infection", "Severe respiratory illness", "Hospital-acquired respiratory infection", "Need for specific pathogen identification for treatment or infection control"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 92856-0 ICD-10: J06.9, Z20.8
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of five specific respiratory viruses: Influenza A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, and Human Metapneumovirus.
TEST-409
Pneumonia Plus Advantage Test (Respiratory Pathogen Panel)

This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nucleic acid from over 20 common respiratory pathogens in a respiratory specimen.

Sputum or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) Same day (report by evening) 2,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Presence of bacterial DNA/RNA", "Presence of viral DNA/RNA", "Presence of atypical pathogen DNA/RNA"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected pneumonia", "Suspected respiratory infection", "Need for rapid pathogen identification", "Guidance for antimicrobial therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 103271-2 ICD-10: J18.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nucleic acid from over 20 common respiratory pathogens in a respiratory specimen.
TEST-411
Pneumonia Plus Panel Test

This test identifies multiple respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from respiratory samples.

Sputum, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Endotracheal Secretions Same day (if sample received by 1 PM) 3,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Viral nucleic acids", "Bacterial nucleic acids", "Atypical pathogen nucleic acids", "Resistance genes"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Suspected pneumonia", "Severe respiratory infection", "Need for rapid pathogen identification", "Antimicrobial stewardship"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 95209-3 ICD-10: J18.9, J15.9, J12.9
Clinical summary
This test identifies multiple respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from respiratory samples.
TEST-3024
Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test

This test identifies over 30 respiratory pathogens (viral, bacterial, fungal) using multiplex qPCR and whole genome sequencing.

Throat/Nasal swab, Sputum, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 48–72 hours (Mon-Wed-Fri batch processing) 2,700.00 AED
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What it measures
["Presence of viral RNA/DNA", "Presence of bacterial RNA/DNA", "Presence of fungal RNA/DNA", "Pathogen strain identification", "Antiviral resistance markers"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Inform phlebotomist of current medications (antibiotics, antivirals, immunosuppressants)"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of respiratory infections", "Identification of specific pathogens in severe or complex cases", "Monitoring for antimicrobial resistance", "Evaluation of immunocompromised patients", "Ruling out co-infections"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 100384-2 ICD-10: J06.9
Clinical summary
This test identifies over 30 respiratory pathogens (viral, bacterial, fungal) using multiplex qPCR and whole genome sequencing.
TEST-2987
Respiratory Panel 1 Test

This test identifies common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from a patient sample.

Throat swab, Nasal swab (VTM), Sputum (≥3 mL), Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) fluid 24–48 Hours 800.00 AED
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What it measures
["Presence of specific viral nucleic acids", "Presence of specific bacterial nucleic acids", "Presence of atypical organism nucleic acids"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Diagnostic Sensitivity", "reference_range": "99.9% (ISO 9001:2015 Validated)"}]
Preparation
["No fasting required.", "Avoid antiseptic mouthwash, throat lozenges, or nasal sprays for at least 2 hours prior to sample collection."]
Indications
["Acute respiratory illness", "Persistent cough", "Fever of unknown origin", "Pre-procedural screening"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 10372-4 ICD-10: J06.9, J20.9, B34.9
Clinical summary
This test identifies common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, from a patient sample.
TEST-2988
Respiratory Panel 3 Test

This test detects and differentiates over 20 viral, bacterial, and atypical respiratory pathogens.

Throat / Nasal Swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 48 hours from sample receipt 850.00 AED
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What it measures
["SARS-CoV-2", "Influenza A/B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "Adenovirus", "Human Metapneumovirus", "Parainfluenza types 1–4", "Rhinovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "Chlamydia pneumoniae", "Legionella pneumophila", "Bordetella pertussis", "Antimicrobial resistance gene markers (mecA, blaCTX-M)"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required.", "Avoid antiseptic mouthwashes for at least two hours before throat swab collection.", "Gently blow nose before nasal swab collection.", "Rinse mouth with water only before sputum collection; do not use toothpaste or mouthwash."]
Indications
["Acute respiratory infection", "Symptomatic individuals", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory pathogens", "Guidance for antimicrobial therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 88556-4 ICD-10: J06.9, J20.9, J98.5
Clinical summary
This test detects and differentiates over 20 viral, bacterial, and atypical respiratory pathogens.
TEST-3033
Respiratory Panel 4 Test

This test identifies common viral and bacterial pathogens responsible for respiratory infections.

Throat Swab, Nasal Swab, Sputum 24–48 hours 850.00 AED
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What it measures
["Influenza A/B", "RSV", "Adenovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "SARS-CoV-2", "Atypical strains via WGS"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Avoid mouthwash or nasal sprays for one hour prior to collection"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of respiratory infections", "Differentiation between viral and bacterial causes", "Guiding antimicrobial therapy", "Identifying specific pathogens like Influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Mycoplasma pneumoniae"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 88094-6 ICD-10: J06.9, B97.89, U07.1
Clinical summary
This test identifies common viral and bacterial pathogens responsible for respiratory infections.
TEST-3039
Respiratory Panel 6 Test

This test identifies six common respiratory viruses using molecular methods.

Nasal Swab, Sputum, or Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) 48 hours 850.00 AED
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What it measures
["Influenza A", "Influenza B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No special preparation required", "Inform phlebotomist of nasal trauma, recent surgery, or bleeding disorders"]
Indications
["Suspected viral respiratory infection", "Differential diagnosis of respiratory symptoms", "Infection control surveillance", "Guiding antimicrobial therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 80563-1 ICD-10: J06.9
Clinical summary
This test identifies six common respiratory viruses using molecular methods.
TEST-2996
Respiratory Panel 7 Test

This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of seven common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, in upper or lower respiratory specimens.

Upper respiratory specimen (nasopharyngeal swab) or lower respiratory specimen (sputum) 48-72 hours post receipt (reports Tue/Thu/Sat) 850.00 AED
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What it measures
["Influenza A/B", "Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza virus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae", "Chlamydia pneumoniae"]
Parameters
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Preparation
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Indications
["Diagnosis of acute respiratory infection", "Differentiation between viral and bacterial causes", "Identification of specific pathogens for targeted therapy", "Epidemiological surveillance"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 58768-2 ICD-10: J06.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of seven common respiratory pathogens, including viruses and bacteria, in upper or lower respiratory specimens.
TEST-3000
Respiratory Pathogen Panel 9 (RPP9) Test

This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nine common respiratory pathogens using multiplex PCR and WGS.

Nasopharyngeal swab, sputum, or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) 24–48 hours (reports delivered Tue/Thu/Sat) 2,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Influenza A", "Influenza B", "RSV", "SARS-CoV-2", "Adenovirus", "Parainfluenza 1-3", "Human Metapneumovirus", "Mycoplasma pneumoniae"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Inform phlebotomist of recent antiviral medication or respiratory vaccines (within 14 days)", "Continue prescribed medications unless advised otherwise by physician", "Parent or legal guardian must be present for children"]
Indications
["Suspected respiratory infection", "Differentiation between common respiratory pathogens", "Identification of co-infections", "Epidemiological surveillance", "Guiding targeted therapy"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 54118-9 ICD-10: J06.9, B34.9, B97.89
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates for the presence of nine common respiratory pathogens using multiplex PCR and WGS.
TEST-3083
SARS-CoV-2 Respiratory Comprehensive Panel Test

This test detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA and performs whole genome sequencing to identify the specific variant lineage.

Nasopharyngeal swab (NP swab) in viral transport medium 24–48 hours from sample receipt (collections processed Monday, Wednesday, Friday) 2,800.00 AED
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What it measures
["SARS-CoV-2 RNA", "Viral Genome Sequence", "Variant Lineage (Pango, Nextclade)", "Spike Protein Mutations"]
Parameters
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Preparation
["No fasting required", "Avoid nasal sprays or decongestants for at least two hours prior to collection"]
Indications
["Diagnosis of active SARS-CoV-2 infection", "Variant surveillance", "Epidemiological tracking", "Clinical management guidance"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94534-5 ICD-10: U07.1
Clinical summary
This test detects SARS-CoV-2 RNA and performs whole genome sequencing to identify the specific variant lineage.

Category overview

Respiratory Panel: overview

When a severe, acute respiratory illness strikes during peak cold and flu season, pinpointing the exact viral or bacterial culprit is the key to executing a safe, effective treatment plan. Representing an elite diagnostic offering within our Microbiology services, the multiplex Respiratory Panel simultaneously evaluates your nasopharyngeal swab against a broad, highly curated spectrum of dozens of common respiratory pathogens—including Influenza, RSV, Rhinovirus, Adenovirus, and atypical bacteria. Utilizing cutting-edge syndromic PCR technology, this expansive molecular screening eliminates diagnostic guesswork in a matter of hours, safely guiding your healthcare provider in avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, prescribing highly targeted antiviral therapies, and tailoring customized supportive care. Trusted for diagnostic excellence across the best diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees strict patient confidentiality, unparalleled diagnostic accuracy, and remarkably fast turnaround times. Empower your path to symptom-free living—schedule your respiratory panel testing in UAE, coordinate a secure clinical sample collection, or connect with our dedicated medical team.

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