Spectrum’s Test Menu
Comprehensive PCR Panels for Critical Infections
We offer a focused, clinically relevant test menu designed to support infection prevention and treatment decisions in institutional settings.
Respiratory Pathogen Testing
Test
Typical Use
Typical Use
SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) PCR
Influenza + RSV PCR (multiplex)
Extended Respiratory Pathogen Panel (incl. rhinovirus, adenovirus, metapneumovirus, etc.)
Typical Use
Typical Use
Typical Use
Admissions, symptomatic staff/patients screening
Respiratory illness in season
Severe/atypical pneumonia cases
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) / Urogenital Panels
Test
Typical Use
Typical Use
Chlamydia trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoeae PC
Trichomonas vaginalis PCR
HSV-1/HSV-2 PCR (genital lesion)
Typical Use
Typical Use
Typical Use
ED, OB/GYN, urology
OB/GYN, outpatient
ED, inpatient consults
Bloodstream / Sepsis / Meningitis
Test
Typical Use
Typical Use
Blood culture ID PCR panel
(from positive culture bottle)
Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR panel (CSF)
MRSA/SA PCR
(from positive blood culture or nasal screen)
Typical Use
Typical Use
Typical Use
Rapid ID of
bacteremia
CNS infection workup
Infection control / empiric coverage
Healthcare-Associated Infection/ Infection Control SCREENING
Test
Typical Use
Typical Use
MRSA nasal surveillance PCR
C. difficile toxin gene PCR
VRE rectal screen PCR
Carbapenemase (CRE) PCR
C-Auris (PCR)
Typical Use
Typical Use
Typical Use
Admission/ICU screening
Hospital-onset diarrhea
ICU/special unit surveillance
Outbreak or high-risk patient surveillance
Outbreak or high-risk patient surveillance
Other Specialty Tests
Test
Typical Use
Typical Use
GI Pathogen Multiplex PCR Panel
Tuberculosis (MTB complex) PCR
HPV PCR (high-risk types)
CMV / EBV / BK Virus PCR
Monkey Pox
Typical Use
Typical Use
Typical Use
Infectious diarrhea workup
Suspected TB
Women’s Health Screening
Immunocompromised pt’s
Orthopoxviral identification
Spectrum dx Laboratory
30151-B avenida de las Banderas Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688