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Viral pneumonia

Lab Test
Test Viral pneumonia
Indication Cough,headache,shortness of breath,muscle tightness
Physiology Viral pneumonia is characterised by inflammation of the lungs caused by Respiratory synctial virus,herpes simplex virus and influenza and parainfluenza virus.
Normal Range Negative
Interpretation Presence of virus in the culture indicates positive test
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