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Xpert® Respiratory Panel
The Xpert Respiratory Panel is a multiplex, real-time PCR test for the qualitative detection and identification of 13 clinically relevant viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens in under 60 minutes. Performed on the GeneXpert System, Xpert Respiratory Panel delivers accurate, actionable results with minimal hands on time, helping laboratories and clinicians rapidly differentiate the causes of respiratory illness and support appropriate patient management.
13 viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens all in a single test.
The Need
The Solution
The Impact
Influenza-like illness (ILI) affects millions of people annually in the U.S., creating significant healthcare burdens during peak seasons.1
Higher risk patients, such as children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are among the populations at increased risk from infectious diseases.2
Timely diagnosis helps distinguish viral from bacterial infections, and support clinically informed patient management and antimicrobial stewardship efforts.3
1. https://www.cdc.gov/flu-burden/php/php/data-vis/2025-2026.html (Accessed May 2026)
2. Jim O'nell, Tackling Drug-Resistant Infections Globally: Final Report And Recommendations, May 2016. https://amr-review.org/sites/default/files/160518_Final%20paper_with%20cover.pdf
3. Rapid multiplex PCR for respiratory viruses reduces time to result and improves clinical care: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36906153/ (Accessed May 2026)
Broad respiratory pathogen coverage from a single sample to support confident clinical decisions. Xpert Respiratory Panel helps healthcare teams gain diagnostic insight while simplifying testing workflows.
Lab Manager
Support lab efficiency with timely identification of respiratory pathogens, maintaining workflow simplicity and efficient utilization of laboratory resources
Emergency Physician
Clinically relevant respiratory results designed to help support informed patient management decisions
Clinical Administrator
Ensure optimized use of healthcare resources supporting stewardship goals on isolation resources, testing pathways, and healthcare infrastructure
*Largest number of US-IVD tests running on a single system. 2025 IVD nucleic acid testing market analysis, June 2026. Data on file
†Cepheid GeneXpert® systems - Largest worldwide installed base for a single sample-to-answer PCR MDx testing system. 2025 IVD nucleic acid testing market analysis (based on secondary data from 3rd-party vendors triangulated with public company earnings reports and internal Cepheid analyses), June 2026. Data on file
A single PCR test to accurately detect 13 respiratory pathogens to support informed diagnostic decision
Consolidate respiratory testing on a single platform to streamline workflows, simplify laboratory operations, and optimize resource utilization
Simple steps in less than 1 minute that help with effective management of limited resources
US-IVD. In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device. May not be available in all countries.
Cepheid's respiratory portfolio enables healthcare organizations to deploy diagnostic stewardship strategies on a single GeneXpert® platform. From targeted testing to comprehensive syndromic assessment, clinicians can select the right test for the right patient at the right time, supporting patient stratification, workflow efficiency, and effective utilization of healthcare resources.
On-demand 4-in-1 PCR test delivering actionable results with less than 1 minute of hands-on time. FDA cleared: moderate complexity and CLIA waived
Detection and identification of DNA and RNA from multiple bacteria, parasites and/or virus in ~ 74 minutes
Qualitative real-time PCR test providing accurate detection of Group A Streptococcus in as soon as 18 minutes*
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