APC Health LLC

Respiratory Pathogen Panel Testing

Respiratory tract infections are a serious and growing threat –
• 30 million cases of influenza are reported annually, resulting in 14.5 million medical visits and more than 600,000 hospitalizations annually
• Last year more than 80,000 people died from influenza and related complications
• Rapid flu test has a 30% false negative rate during peak flu season
• Last year the flu vaccine was only 36% effective overall and 25% effective for the more serious influenza A (H3N2)
• 500 million non-influenza upper respiratory tract infections annually
• 90% of respiratory tract infections are viral yet the majority of patients are prescribed antibiotics which provide no benefits but have significant side effects

Using rPCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) we are able to test for a panel of 17 viral and 4 bacterial respiratory tract infections in less than an hour. The benefits to patients and to the community are significant –
• Highly accurate testing (97.1% Sensitivity, 99.3% Specificity)
• Results delivered within 24-hours so providers can practice evidence based medicine
• Significant increase in antibiotic and antiviral stewardship
• Reduced ICU stay and hospitalization yield measurable costs savings
• Lower potential for secondary infections

Pathogens Tested