Price:
Rs. 2,000.00
Sample Type: SERUM
Fasting Not Required
Booking Procedure:
- Technician from Thyrocare will be assigned for a free home sample collection after booking confirmation.
- Sample will be collected by our technician at your address at given slot.
- You will get a payment link in 2 hours. You can make the payment online or pay cash to the technician.
- Soft copy reports will be sent to your email address within 24 to 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):
1. What is Biofire Respiratory Panel 2.1?
It is a molecular PCR-based test that detects multiple respiratory viruses and bacteria at the same time from a single sample.
2. Why is this test recommended?
It is recommended for fast and accurate diagnosis of respiratory infections when symptoms like fever, cough, cold, breathing difficulty, or chest infection are present.
3. What infections can Biofire Respiratory Panel detect?
It detects multiple common respiratory pathogens including viruses like influenza and RSV, and certain bacteria responsible for respiratory infections (exact organisms may vary by lab).
4. Who should opt for this test?
It is advised for children, elderly, immunocompromised patients, people with severe cough/fever, or those with repeated respiratory infections.
5. How is this test different from a normal flu test?
Normal flu tests usually detect only Influenza A/B, but Biofire Respiratory Panel checks for a wide range of infections in one single panel.
6. What does a positive result mean?
A positive result means the specific virus/bacteria detected is likely the cause of the infection, helping doctors start targeted treatment.
7. Is fasting required for this test?
No, fasting is not required for Biofire Respiratory Panel 2.1.
8. How is the sample collected?
The sample is usually collected using a nasal swab / nasopharyngeal swab / throat swab depending on lab protocol, and BookMyTest provides convenient sample collection support as per availability