Comprehensive Pathogen Detection with BioFire FilmArray Technology

BioFire FilmArray is a multiplex PCR system that allows simultaneous detection of multiple pathogens in a single sample, providing rapid and comprehensive diagnostic information for infectious diseases.
Category
Diagnostic System
Where to get
Utilized in clinical laboratories, emergency departments, and outbreak investigations.
Applicable for
Multiplex Pathogen Detection | Infectious Disease Diagnosis
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

BioFire FilmArray FAQ


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What is a Biofire filmarray pouch?

Get Result —software reports whether each target is detected in the sample The BIOFIRE FILMARRAY pouch is a multiplex PCR assay that stores all the necessary reagents for sample preparation, reverse transcription PCR, PCR, and detection in a freeze-dried format.

What is the Biofire filmarray blood culture identification (BCID) panel?

The BioFire FilmArray blood culture identification (BCID) panel is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved rapid, multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay for use on positive blood cultures.

What is the filmarray system?

The FILMARRAY System has set a new standard in molecular diagnostic platforms featuring: The FILMARRAY is an FDA-cleared multiplex PCR system that integrates sample preparation, amplification, detection and analysis.

What is Biofire ® filmarray ® torch?

BIOFIRE ® FILMARRAY ® TORCH has been developed and configured to incorporate cybersecurity controls. Cybersecurity controls are applied to the computer operating system, which is delivered pre-configured on the system. Prior to delivery, bioMérieux verifies that the computer is free of malicious software.

What is a Biofire film array system?

The BioFire FilmArray System uses a plastic pouch with automated capabilities, including sample preparation, reverse transcription for RNA viruses, and a two-stage nested multiplex PCR process. The results are a revolutionary detection system in a lightweight, small-footprint format.

How does the Biofire ® fiilmarray ® pouch work?

It takes just three easy steps to get faster disease diagnostic results with our multiplex assay technology. The BIOFIRE ® FiILMARRAY ® Pouch is a multiplex PCR assay that stores all the necessary reagents for sample preparation, reverse transcription PCR, PCR, and detection in a freeze-dried format.

BioFire FilmArray References

If you want to know more about BioFire FilmArray, consider exploring links below:

What Is BioFire FilmArray

  1. https://www.biofiredx.com/products/the-filmarray-panels/
  2. https://www.biomerieux-usa.com/solutions/healthcare-solutions/covid-19-comprehensive-solutions
  3. https://www.biomerieux.com/us/en/our-offer/clinical-products/biofire-2-0-system.html
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5fUwjodmz4
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8270117/

BioFire FilmArray Information

  1. https://www.biofiredefense.com/products/biofire-filmarray-biosurveillance-system/
  2. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-09039-6
  3. https://cpb-eu-w2.wpmucdn.com/blogs.bristol.ac.uk/dist/2/895/files/2022/11/Interpreting-BioFire-results_information-for-clinicians-v1.0.pdf

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