
Respiratory tract infections occur throughout the year. These infections are viral or bacterial in nature. In order to reach the most appropriate treatment, it is very important that the differentiation of the nature of the infection is carried out at the stage of manifestation of symptoms.
An unsafe treatment can only be avoided through the correct diagnosis which is already ensured by the newest test offered by Intermedica. This test performs the differentiation between viral and bacterial infection in the respiratory tract.
The test combines two important markers: MxA protein (Myxovirus resistance protein) and C-reactive protein (CRP). MxA and CRP, as two complementary tests, distinguish whether we are dealing with a viral or bacterial respiratory infection, saving time and avoiding wrong treatment.
Testing for the two proteins in both adults and children is done through a simple blood sample. Since a small amount is needed for analysis, venous blood is not necessary. This means that the test can also be performed from peripheral blood through a finger prick, thus constituting a much simpler and effective method in children or individuals who encounter difficulties during this procedure.
The results after laboratory analysis are ready in a short time. This ensures the fastest and most efficient solution in starting the most appropriate treatment for the patient.
You can perform the Proteina MxA Test in minutes at all Intermedica affiliates.