Analiza also included a respiratory multiplex PCR panel that detects influenza A virus, influenza B virus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from the nasopharyngeal swab sample at the same time as SARS-CoV-2 virus.

The flu or influenza virus causes acute respiratory infections, from mild to severe. It usually starts suddenly, with a rise in body temperature along with sore throat, cough, muscle and joint pain, and other respiratory symptoms. Seasonal flu is most often caused by the influenza A virus.

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV for short, usually causes mild cold-like symptoms but can cause serious infections in infants and young children, and in the elderly and immunocompromised. In children younger than one year, it is the cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It occurs seasonally, usually in the colder months, during autumn, winter and spring.

Fluron is an infection caused by both the influenza virus and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It is not common, but co-infection with these viruses is possible. Symptoms include symptoms caused by certain viruses, so the most common are cough, sore throat, fever and muscle aches.

This test from the same sample within 24 hours can determine which of the listed viruses is the cause of the symptoms that occur in patients. Multiplex testing represents an advancement in modern diagnostics and saves time and money.