Understanding the Swine Flu Panel: Influenza A (H1N1, H3N2) & Influenza B
Swine flu, medically known as Influenza A H1N1 , has often raised concerns for its potential to cause widespread respiratory illness. But the broader picture of “flu” includes not just H1N1 — but other subtypes like H3N2 (also influenza A) and influenza B . That’s why, for accurate diagnosis, doctors may recommend a Swine Flu Panel (or flu panel) that tests for all these strains together. What Exactly Is in the Swine Flu / Flu Panel at Dr. Dangs Lab? According to Dr. Dangs Lab’s test menu, their Flu Panel includes: Influenza A (including subtypes) Influenza B H1N1 (swine flu) H3N2 virus Sample & Test Method The test uses oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal swabs in a special Viral Transport Medium (VTM). For the focused H1N1 panel (with A, B, H1N1, H3N2), Dr. Dangs Lab lists a price of Rs 4,500 . The comprehensive / respiratory BioFire panel (which checks many respiratory pathogens in addition to flu) is priced at Rs 9,900 . For a v...