YOUR HEALTH. A MORE INFORMED VIEW.

Respiratory Viruses
& Bacteria.

A nasal-swab molecular panel covering the twenty-seven listed viral and bacterial targets.

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Dr Nirupama SabhapathyCLINICAL AUTHORDr Nirupama SabhapathySpecialist Clinical Pathology
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27Pathogens
in one package
Included
27 Pathogens27 named target entries · 3 included assays · 27 Pathogens
Samples
Nasal SwabPreparation tailored to the sample
Results
48 hoursListed laboratory turnaround
Collection
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THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE PANEL.

Similar symptoms.
Named laboratory targets.

Respiratory symptoms overlap, so the panel looks for specific genetic targets rather than guessing from symptoms alone. The time since symptoms began, sample quality and clinical situation influence interpretation. A detected target should be discussed in context; a negative panel does not rule out every respiratory illness.

Viral targets — conceptual laboratory artwork19named targets

19 listed entries

Names and subtypes as published

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

What this means in context

Only listed targets are covered. These panels do not automatically include SARS-CoV-2 unless it is named in the included list.

KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE CHOOSING.

27 Pathogens.
The scope, made clear.

The headline count follows the source’s named-entry convention. Some entries may be grouped targets, mixtures or assay components; the exact source list below defines the scope.

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27named target entries3 included assays
Nasal SwabListed specimen type

27 named target entries · 3 included assays · 27 Pathogens

Viral targets

19 entries
Influenza A virus (Flu A)

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Influenza A H1N1pdm09

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Influenza A H3N2

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Influenza B (Flu B)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus A (RSV A)

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus B (RSV B)

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Parainfluenza Virus 1 (PIV 1)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Parainfluenza Virus 2 (PIV 2)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Parainfluenza Virus 3 (PIV 3)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Adenovirus (AdV)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Coronavirus OC43

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Coronavirus NL63

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Coronavirus 229E

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Coronavirus HKU1

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Human Rhinovirus (hRV)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Human Enterovirus (hEV)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Human Bocavirus (hBoV)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Parainfluenza Virus 4 (PIV 4)

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording.

Bacterial targets

8 entries
Streptococcus Pneumoniae (SP)

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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae (MP)

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Chlamydophila Pneumoniae (CP)

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Legionella Pneumophila (LP)

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Haemophilus Influenzae (HI)

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Bordetella pertussis (BP)

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Bordetella parapertussis (BPP)

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Moraxella catarrhalis (MC)

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Included laboratory assays

3 entries
Respiratory Bacteria Panel (8 Bacteria)Explore the named components

Uses a molecular panel to look for eight listed respiratory bacterial targets in the submitted specimen.

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Chest and sinus bacteria

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Moraxella catarrhalis

Atypical pneumonia

  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae
  • Legionella pneumophila

Whooping cough

  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Bordetella parapertussis
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Respiratory Virus Panel A (10 Viruses)Explore the named components

Uses a molecular panel to look for ten listed respiratory viral targets, including influenza and RSV targets.

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Influenza

  • Influenza AFlu A
  • Influenza A subtypeH1N1pdm09
  • Influenza A subtypeH3N2
  • Influenza BFlu B

Respiratory syncytial virus

  • Type ARSV A
  • Type BRSV B

Parainfluenza

  • Type 1PIV 1
  • Type 2PIV 2
  • Type 3PIV 3

Adenovirus

  • AdenovirusAdV
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Respiratory Virus Panel B (9 Viruses)Explore the named components

Uses a molecular panel to look for nine additional listed respiratory viral targets. It complements panel A.

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Seasonal coronaviruses

  • Coronavirus 229ECoV-229E
  • Coronavirus HKU1CoV-HKU1
  • Coronavirus NL63CoV-NL63
  • Coronavirus OC43CoV-OC43

Other respiratory viruses

  • Human bocavirushBoV
  • Human enterovirushEV
  • Human metapneumovirushMPV
  • Human rhinovirushRV
  • Parainfluenza virus 4PIV 4
Read the test guide

Checking a prescription?
Let’s make sure it matches.

THE RIGHT START DEPENDS ON YOU.

A useful package.
A personal decision.

Choose the investigation around the question you want to discuss. Only listed targets are covered. These panels do not automatically include SARS-CoV-2 unless it is named in the included list.

01

A defined question

Respiratory symptoms overlap, so the panel looks for specific genetic targets rather than guessing from symptoms alone. The time since symptoms began, sample quality and clinical situation influence interpretation. A detected target should be discussed in context; a negative panel does not rule out every respiratory illness.

02

Matching a prescription

Compare the full included list with your clinician’s request. Only listed targets are covered. These panels do not automatically include SARS-CoV-2 unless it is named in the included list.

03

Following a previous finding

Bring earlier results and the relevant symptom or treatment history. The clinician can decide whether this scope, a smaller test selection or a different investigation is the most useful next step.

MAKE THE SAMPLE COUNT.

A little preparation.
A more useful result.

Preparation follows the actual specimen and tests in Respiratory Viruses & Bacteria. Confirm your personal instructions before collection.

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Nasal Swab.One coordinated pathway.
YOUR PREPARATION0 of 4 ready

A personal checklist. Your care team confirms the instructions.

YOUR COLLECTION. YOUR CHOICE.

Care comes to you.
Or visit your laboratory.

Both routes lead to the same defined package. Choose the location during checkout; this package waives the collection fee for its visit.

YOUR PLACE. THE SAME LABORATORY PATHWAY.

A familiar setting.
A professional collection.

Discuss collection at your home, hotel or workplace in Dubai. The care team confirms the appropriate specimen, preparation and collection arrangements for this package.

  • Collection fee included for this package’s visit
  • Choose the person and location in the shared checkout
  • Need another time? Request the earliest available appointment
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FROM BOOKING TO UNDERSTANDING.

One connected journey.
Four clear steps.

Follow Respiratory Viruses & Bacteria from your care bag to an informed conversation.

The right package. The right person.

Choose & assign

Add Respiratory Viruses & Bacteria to your care bag. Book for yourself or assign the package to someone else. The care team can help match the selection to a request or prescription.

MORE THAN A LIST OF NUMBERS.

Read the result.
Understand the context.

Your report brings the measurements together. Explore the findings below to see which questions make the report more meaningful.

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Nasal Swab

Viral targets

The result describes the sample that was tested. Preparation, timing and the measurement method help explain its context.

Laboratory informationClinical interpretation

RESULT + CONTEXT

Names and subtypes as published

This view contains 19 entries. Open the full inventory to see exactly what is included; mixtures and grouped targets retain their source wording. Only listed targets are covered. These panels do not automatically include SARS-CoV-2 unless it is named in the included list.

Questions to take to your clinician
  • What does this part of my result add to the clinical question?
  • Does the sample timing or a medicine affect this finding?
  • What follow-up is appropriate for this specific result?

THE NEXT STEP IS PERSONAL.

Bring the findings
back to you.

Connect the laboratory findings with the reason for this specific test. A report supports the next clinical conversation; it does not decide it for you.

clinician and adult patient discussing laboratory results
01

Interpret detection with symptom timing

Review detected or undetected targets with the clinical team and the timing of illness. The result informs a defined question; it does not by itself decide treatment or explain every respiratory symptom.

02

Agree the next step

Discuss this result with a clinician who knows the reason for testing. Further investigations or follow-up depend on the actual findings and your circumstances.

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THE LABORATORY BEHIND YOUR RESULTS.

Care in the process.
People behind the result.

Intelligent Care brings the collection to you. Intel Lab brings the laboratory pathway, from sample handling to reporting.

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1M+biomarkers reported annually
25+years in medicine · Dr Nirupama
Identify and protect the sample

Accurate patient details, the correct specimen and clear collection instructions are the first part of a reliable laboratory pathway. Follow the collection team’s instructions for the specimens required by this panel.

Analyse with quality controls

The laboratory’s analytical work and quality processes support the measurements in the report. Explore the laboratory’s published quality standards and accreditation scope for the detail behind its services.

Review before the report is released

Reporting connects the laboratory findings with their clinical use. Unexpected or significant results may need additional checks or communication with the referring clinician.

Explore laboratory quality and accreditation

EXPERTISE WITH A NAME.

Clinical minds.
Connected to your care.

Laboratory content belongs with laboratory expertise. Explore the clinical profiles and their Dubai Health Authority directory records.

Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy

Clinical author

Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy

Laboratory Director · Intel Lab

Dr Nirupama Sabhapathy is a DHA-licensed Specialist in Clinical Pathology at Intel Lab. Her published Intel Lab profile describes more than 25 years in medicine and her role as Laboratory Director.

Dr Joyce Jose

Clinical reviewer

Dr Joyce Jose

Specialist Clinical Pathology · Intel Lab

Dr Joyce Jose is a DHA-licensed Specialist in Clinical Pathology at Intel Lab. Her public professional record includes pathology practice in the UAE and earlier experience as a professor at Gulf Medical University.

CHOOSE BY PURPOSE, NOT JUST COUNT.

Explore the options.
Find the right fit.

Related packages may ask different questions. Compare their actual scope and discuss which, if any, is appropriate for you.

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A gold-standard real-time RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 from a single nasal swab, with results in 24 hours.

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BEFORE YOU BOOK.

A little more
clarity.

Preparation, sample types, timing and what the package does—and does not—include.

What is included in Respiratory Viruses & Bacteria?

A nasal-swab molecular panel covering the twenty-seven listed viral and bacterial targets. The full named inventory on this page is the scope of the package.

Does this include a COVID-19 test?

SARS-CoV-2 is not named in this package’s target list. COVID-19 PCR is a separate catalogue item; do not assume other coronavirus entries mean COVID-19 coverage.

Can PCR distinguish every cause of a cough or fever?

No. It assesses the listed targets in the submitted specimen, not every infectious or non-infectious cause.

Does detection always mean the organism explains my symptoms?

Not necessarily. Timing, recent infection and the clinical context matter when interpreting genetic-material detection.

Does the panel tell me whether I need antibiotics?

No. A clinician assesses whether the detected finding is relevant and what treatment, if any, is appropriate.

How should I prepare?

The catalogue specifies a nasal swab. Follow the collector’s instructions and confirm any test-specific requirements.

Can I arrange collection in Dubai?

Yes. Choose home collection across Dubai or a visit to Intel Lab in Deira. Any health package waives the collection fee for its own visit; separate appointments are assessed separately.

What is the price and expected turnaround?

The package price is AED 899; the listed turnaround is 48 hours. Confirm collection and processing arrangements with the team. Turnaround is not a guarantee that every result will be released at one exact time.

What happens after I receive the result?

Review relevant findings with a qualified clinician alongside the reason for testing, symptoms, medicines and prior results. The report may lead to reassurance about the tested question, confirmation, a targeted investigation or follow-up—not an automatic treatment decision.

YOUR NEXT STEP. AROUND YOU.

A clearer question.
A more informed next step.

Respiratory Viruses & Bacteria · 27 Pathogens · Nasal Swab

AED 899collection included for this package’s visit
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