Acute respiratory infections represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in young, geriatric, immunocompromised patients, or those with chronic pulmonary diseases.

 Viral and bacterial infections have overlapping clinical presentations making a definitive diagnosis difficult.

Co-infections are also common and access to advanced technology is essential to precisely detect multiple pathogens at once.

False negative test results can lead to a delayed diagnosis and poor clinical outcomes

Traditional virus cultures or enzyme immunoassays lack the necessary sensitivity and accuracy.   RT-PCR has emerged as a validated strategy for the rapid detection and precise identification of respiratory pathogens.

Rapid and precise pathogen identification is essential to effectively control the spread of infection.