Viral Respiratory Screen
Private Viral Respiratory Screen in London for £424, testing for 13 respiratory viruses with secure results by email in 1–2 days.
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1-2 days
Biomarkers count
13
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Overview of the Viral Respiratory Screen
The Viral Respiratory Screen is a comprehensive molecular laboratory test that looks for genetic material (RNA where applicable) from a range of common respiratory viruses that can cause symptoms affecting the nose, throat and lungs. This panel uses sensitive laboratory methods to detect multiple viral pathogens from a single sample.
This is a 13-biomarker respiratory virus panel designed to investigate common viral respiratory infections. It may be requested for people experiencing respiratory symptoms, following exposure to viral illnesses, before certain medical procedures, or when a healthcare professional requires additional laboratory information to support clinical assessment.
People may choose this test if they have symptoms such as cough, fever, sore throat, nasal congestion or shortness of breath, or if they require a broad respiratory virus screen following travel, workplace exposure or contact with someone who is unwell.
The Viral Respiratory Screen provides valuable laboratory information but does not diagnose a medical condition on its own. Results should always be interpreted alongside symptoms, medical history, examination findings and professional clinical advice.
What Does the Viral Respiratory Screen Check ?
Influenza A - Detects Influenza A virus, a common cause of seasonal flu and respiratory illness.
Influenza B - Detects Influenza B virus, another important cause of seasonal influenza.
Human Parainfluenza Virus 1 - Detects Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 1, associated with respiratory infections.
Human Parainfluenza Virus 2 - Detects Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 2, which can cause upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
Human Parainfluenza Virus 3 - Detects Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 3, commonly associated with respiratory illness.
Human Parainfluenza Virus 4 - Detects Human Parainfluenza Virus Type 4, a less common respiratory virus.
Other Respiratory Viruses
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV RNA) - Detects RSV, a frequent cause of respiratory infections in children and adults.
Human Metapneumovirus – Detects a virus that can cause respiratory tract infections similar to RSV.
Coronavirus RNA - Detects selected seasonal human coronaviruses associated with respiratory illness.
Rhinovirus RNA - Detects rhinoviruses, one of the most common causes of the common cold.
Adenovirus RNA - Detects adenoviruses that may affect the respiratory tract.
Enterovirus - Detects enteroviruses that can occasionally cause respiratory symptoms.
Parechovirus RNA - Detects parechoviruses, which may be associated with respiratory illness in some individuals.
Who May Benefit From the Viral Respiratory Screen?
This test may be suitable for people who want to:
Investigate symptoms of a viral respiratory infection, such as cough, fever, sore throat or congestion, to help identify a possible cause.
Identify possible respiratory viruses following recent illness, especially when symptoms have developed after contact with someone unwell.
Support investigations into persistent cough or fever when symptoms are ongoing or not improving as expected.
Assess respiratory symptoms after travel, particularly if you have been exposed to illness during your journey or while abroad.
Investigate respiratory illness following workplace or household exposure, where infection may have spread through close contact.
Obtain laboratory information before consulting a GP or respiratory specialist, so you can discuss your symptoms with test results already available.
Monitor viral infections where clinically appropriate, especially if a healthcare professional has advised follow-up testing.
Arrange a private respiratory virus test in London without waiting for a GP referral, giving you quicker access to testing.
Gain rapid access to comprehensive respiratory virus testing, helping to identify a range of common respiratory viruses in one panel.
How to Prepare
How to Book Your Viral Respiratory Screen in London
Booking your Viral Respiratory Screen with London Blood Tests is simple and designed to fit around your schedule.
Choose the Viral Respiratory Screen
Select the Viral Respiratory Screen online and review the included biomarkers before booking.
Select your sample collection option
Choose a London clinic appointment or request a home visit, depending on availability and location.
Attend your appointment
A trained professional will collect your blood sample safely and efficiently.
Laboratory analysis
Your sample is analysed at an accredited laboratory using molecular methods to detect the respiratory viruses included in the panel.
Receive your results securely
Your results are sent securely by email, ready to review yourself or discuss with a GP, specialist or qualified clinician.
When Will I Receive My Results?
Results are typically available within 1–2 days after the laboratory receives your sample.
Once laboratory analysis has been completed, your report will be delivered securely by email.
Turnaround times begin when the laboratory receives the sample rather than when it is collected. Occasionally, additional laboratory processing or quality assurance procedures may extend reporting times. Results should be reviewed with a GP or suitably qualified healthcare professional where appropriate.
Understanding Your Results
Your report will indicate whether genetic material from any of the viruses included in the panel has been detected.
Reference reporting methods may vary slightly between laboratories. A negative result does not always exclude every viral infection, particularly if testing occurs very early or later in the course of illness, or if another organism not included in the panel is responsible.
Results should always be interpreted alongside your symptoms, medical history, examination findings, exposure history and any additional investigations. If you are concerned about your symptoms or results, seek advice from your GP or another suitably qualified healthcare professional.
Why Book With London Blood Tests?
Private blood testing in London
Clinic and home visit options available
Specialist individual tests and advanced health panels
Secure results sent by email
Clear pricing before booking
Convenient appointment process
Support with choosing the right test
Suitable for patients who want private testing without a long wait
Private Viral Respiratory Screen Blood Test in London
At London Blood Tests, we provide private Viral Respiratory Screen testing using accredited laboratory molecular diagnostics.
Our service offers convenient clinic appointments together with flexible testing options, allowing patients to arrange a private respiratory virus test near you with secure laboratory reporting.
Whether you have respiratory symptoms, require testing following exposure, or wish to obtain laboratory information before consulting your GP or specialist, our service provides reliable, discreet and professional testing.