The FDA-cleared BIOFIRE FILMARRAY ME Panel is a multiplexed in vitro diagnostic test that provides fast, comprehensive results for central nervous system infections. It quickly identifies 14 bacterial, viral, and yeast pathogens directly from a single cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) specimen, helping clinicians make faster, potentially life-saving decisions by guiding appropriate therapy.1,2
Bacteria
- Escherichia coli K1
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
Viruses
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Enterovirus (EV)
- Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
- Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
- Human parechovirus (HPeV)
- Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
Yeast
- Cryptococcus (C. neoformans/C. gattii)
Technology: Multiplex PCR-based molecular diagnostics
Format: Single, self-contained, freeze-dried reagent pouch
Sample Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Result Time: About an hour
Ease of Us: Automated workflow from sample to result, requiring minimal hands-on time
Every minute counts when it comes to meningitis and encephalitis. By providing fast and accurate results, the ME Panel helps healthcare providers distinguish between bacterial and viral causes, which can significantly impact treatment strategies.3,4 The test has been shown to shorten time to diagnosis, reduce the duration of antimicrobial therapy, and can even help shorten hospital stays, ultimately improving patient outcomes.1,2,5
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