Pneumonia

Pneumonia Lab Tests and health information

Do you think you've got pneumonia? 

Ulta Lab Tests offers pneumonia tests to confirm an infection and identify the type of organism causing the infection, with results available in 24 to 48 hours.

Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The symptoms include fever and chills, cough with phlegm (sputum), shortness of breath, and chest pain when breathing in deeply. If you think you might have pneumonia, order our lab tests today to confirm an infection and identify the type of organism causing the infection.

It can be challenging to diagnose because symptoms are similar to those of other respiratory illnesses such as bronchitis or asthma. If ... See more


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Pneumonia is a type of infection that occurs in the lower respiratory tract. It is caused by fungi, viruses, and bacteria. This infection may cause symptoms that range from moderate all the way up to life-threatening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) reports that over one million adults and children in the United States are admitted into a hospital every year for pneumonia. The World Health Organization reports that worldwide, 2.7 million people per year are killed by pneumonia, which is more than all other infectious diseases, and it is the leading cause of death for children younger than 5 years old. Although pneumonia occurs at all times of the year, the highest numbers of cases are seasonal during the flu (influenza) season, which typically runs from the late fall through to early springtime.  

Although people of all ages can get pneumonia, it develops most often in people who have weakened immune systems (immune-compromised), ... See more