The Respiratory PCR Panel (COVID-19, Flu A/B, and RSV) is a diagnostic test that simultaneously detects the presence of multiple respiratory pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), Influenza A and B viruses (flu), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). The test is important because it offers a comprehensive, accurate, and rapid diagnosis of common respiratory viruses, guiding appropriate treatment and management, supporting infection control efforts, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use, aiding resource allocation, enhancing public health surveillance, and providing patient reassurance and education.
