Fast, Accurate Detection of Respiratory Infections and Resistance Markers
The Respiratory Pathogen Panel at ETX Diagnostics delivers precise, same-day detection of the most common bacterial and viral pathogens responsible for upper and lower respiratory tract infections. This PCR-based test not only identifies the presence of pathogens but also reflexes to an advanced Antibiotic Resistance Gene Panel when applicable—ensuring timely, personalized care decisions.
🧪 What We Detect
✅ Qualitative Pathogen Detection
(Presence/absence of respiratory pathogens)
Viruses:
- Influenza A (H1-2009)
- Influenza A (H3)
- Influenza A pan (non-subtype-specific)
- Influenza B
- Human Parainfluenza Viruses 1–4
- Adenovirus
- Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
- Rhinovirus
- Enterovirus
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus A (RSV A)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus B (RSV B)
- Coronavirus 229E
- Coronavirus HKU1
- Coronavirus NL63
- Coronavirus OC43
Bacteria:
- Bordetella pertussis
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Legionella pneumophila
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
🧬 Antibiotic Resistance Gene Panel
(Reflex testing for positive samples)
We screen for critical resistance markers that can affect antibiotic treatment decisions, including:
- Beta-lactamase and Carbapenemase Genes:
- ACC
- ampC
- blaKPC
- blaNDM
- SHV
- TEM
- CTX-M group 1
- GES
- IMP-16
- IMP-7
- OXA-23
- OXA-48
- Macrolide Resistance Genes:
- ErmA
- ErmB
- ErmC
- Tetracycline Resistance:
- tetM
- Sulfonamide Resistance:
- sull
- Fluoroquinolone Resistance:
- QnrA
- QnrS
- Methicillin Resistance:
- mecA
- mecC
- Vancomycin Resistance:
- VanA
- VanB
- Trimethoprim Resistance:
- drfA1
💡 Why Choose ETX Diagnostics?
- Broad Pathogen Coverage
Detects 30+ respiratory viruses and bacteria in one test. - Resistance Gene Reflex
Identify resistance profiles without additional samples. - Rapid PCR Technology
Results typically available within 24 hours. - Accurate & Actionable
Helps guide effective, targeted treatment decisions.