The RPP test pinpoints the influenza virus, as well as a variety of other respiratory viruses and bacteria that cause pneumonia.

​The respiratory tract can be infected by a variety of viruses and bacteria. While the symptoms are quite identical, the treatments are not always the same. As a consequence, it's important to get the right diagnosis. 

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If you have signs of a respiratory infection and are at risk for complications, you may need this test. The majority of respiratory infections are accompanied by mild to moderate symptoms. However, infections in young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems can be debilitating, even severe.