FILMARRAY 2.0 is a molecular PCR platform that delivers fast, accurate detection of a wide range of biothreats and infectious diseases, cutting through uncertainty to support confident decision-making.
Spec Overview:
- Technology: PCR-based molecular detection.
- Format: For use in a fixed or mobile lab.
- Capabilities: Multiplex testing for a broad range of pathogens.
- Sample Type: Liquid, powder, and surface swabs — varies by panel type.
- Result Time: In about one hour.
- Ease of Use: 2 minutes of hands-on time; sample prep, amplification, identification, and reporting are all automated.
- Test Kits & Panels: A BIOFIRE FILMARRAY reagent pouch contains everything required for sample preparation, PCR, and detection in a freeze-dried, room- temperature stable format making it the ideal system for any fixed or mobile lab.
BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Panels
BIOFIRE FILMARRAY panels provide comprehensive identification for diverse infectious disease and biothreat applications, ensuring timely and informed decisions.
- The FilmArray® BioThreat Panel offers fast, comprehensive identification of 17 biothreat agents from a single environmental sample in about an hour.
- The FilmArray® Global Fever Panel – RUO (Research Use Only) is designed for the detection of agents causing global fevers, supporting surveillance and research.
- The BioFire® COVID-19 Test provides fast, qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from nasopharyngeal swabs, crucial for swift pandemic response (Emergency Use Authorization).
- The BioFire® Global Fever Panel is an IVD panel designed for the detection of common fever-causing pathogens, aiding in clinical diagnosis.
- The BioFire® Global Fever Special Pathogens Panel is an IVD panel that identifies 22 pathogens causing fever, including many highly concerning biothreat agents.
- The FilmArray® Food & Water Panel enables fast and accurate identification of various pathogens and toxins in environmental food and water samples, vital for public health surveillance.
- The FilmArray® NGDS Warrior Panel (IVD) is a DoD-controlled panel for IVD use, providing comprehensive detection for specific biothreat targets relevant to military and government needs.
- The BIOFIRE® Respiratory 2.1 (RP2.1) Panel is a frontline test to help clinicians more quickly diagnose URTIs, including COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and many others. The multiplex PCR panel identifies 22 pathogen targets within a time frame that potentially facilitates better-informed diagnosis and treatment of patients.
- The BIOFIRE® Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel is designed for positive blood cultures, testing for 43 targets related to bloodstream infections, including gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, yeast, and 10 antimicrobial resistance genes.
- The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel tests stool specimens for 22 common gastrointestinal pathogens, ensuring appropriate treatment and improving patient management through rapid identification.
- The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Pneumonia (PN) Panel identifies 33 clinically relevant targets from sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage samples. For 15 bacteria, it provides semi-quantitative results, helping differentiate between colonizers and pathogens to guide treatment.
- The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel analyzes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for 14 common viral, bacterial, and yeast pathogens that cause central nervous system infections, enabling faster decisions on appropriate therapy to prevent complications.
- The BIOFIRE® Joint Infection (JI) Panel tests synovial fluid for 39 targets, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and antimicrobial resistance genes commonly associated with joint infections, aiming to reduce the time to effective therapy through rapid pathogen identification.
- The BIOFIRE® GI Panel Mid will test stool specimens for a comprehensive set of 11 gastrointestinal pathogens, including common targets associated with gastroenteritis.
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