Pneumonia Panel
1 day
PCR
Detected/Not Detected Semi-quantification
Unacceptable Conditions, Specimen types other than those listed.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Pneumonia panel covers 33 potential pathogens, these include, bacteria, viruses, atypical and resistant markers, it also provides a semi-quantitative result.
Sputum
2mL
Sterile container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week |
Pneumonia Panel
1 day
PCR
Detected/Not Detected Semi-quantification
Unacceptable Conditions, Specimen types other than those listed.
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Daily
Pneumonia panel covers 33 potential pathogens, these include, bacteria, viruses, atypical and resistant markers, it also provides a semi-quantitative result.
Sputum
2mL
Sterile container
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 1 week |