A large variety of disease-causing microbes, called pathogens, including viruses and bacteria can cause respiratory tract infections. This panel tests for the presence of multiple pathogens from a single respiratory sample. For people with a serious illness or who are at risk of complications from a respiratory infection, Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) testing can aid physicians in determining which pathogen is causing the illness and which medication would be best suited to treat the illness. qPCR pathogen panels provide testing for a greater variety of pathogens which help to provide accurate diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of the pathogen(s) present leads to appropriate treatment and antibiotic stewardship.