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Cold and Flu Test

£99

Cold and Flu Test

Description:

Are you feeling under the weather with symptoms like a cough, sore throat, runny nose, or fever? Our advanced swab test can quickly and accurately determine the root cause of your illness. By testing for 22 common respiratory pathogens, we can provide you with a precise diagnosis and help you receive the appropriate treatment.


This test can be taken using two different samples, which one you choose will depend on your symptoms

Swab: A swab is a cotton or synthetic material attached to a stick. It is used to collect a sample from a specific area of the body, in this case, the nose and throat,

Sputum: is a mucus-like substance that is coughed up from the lungs. It is typically collected in the morning after waking up

Tested Pathogens:

  • Influenza A

  • Influenza B

  • Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus A

  • Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus B

  • Human Parainfluenza Virus 1

  • Human Parainfluenza Virus 2

  • Human Parainfluenza Virus 3

  • Human Parainfluenza Virus 4

  • Human Enterovirus A/B/C

  • Human Adenovirus A/B/C/D/E

  • Human Coronavirus 229E/NL63

  • Human Coronavirus OC43/HKUI

  • Human Bocavirus 1/2/3

  • Human Metapneumovirus

  • Chlamydophila Pneumoniae

  • Legionella Pneumophila

  • Mycoplasma pneumonia

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae

  • Bordetella Pertussis

  • Moraxella Catarrhalis

  • Haemophilus influenza

  • Human Rhinovirus A/B/C

Estimated turnaround times:

3-5 Working days

Policy:

During booking, only a £30 deposit is required, which will be deducted from the total cost. The remaining payment will be collected at a later stage.


Any cancellation, rescheduling, or missed appointment within 48 hours of the scheduled time will result in the loss of the £30 deposit. If you wish to reschedule, a new £30 deposit will be required to secure the new appointment.

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