BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections

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The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens & 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.
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Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel

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Stool culture is the standard for gastroenteritis testing, however, stool culture has several shortcomings, especially when compared to the BioFire GI Panel.

Tactics to De-escalate Transmission of COVID-19 in Healthcare Facilities

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Like other commonly identified HAIs, the nosocomial transmission of the COVID-19 virus poses an immediate threat to patient health & safety.

How Were Infections Treated Before Antimicrobial Therapies?

From medieval leeches to multiplex PCR, discover the fascinating history of infectious disease treatments around the world.

C. difficile: the most common healthcare-associated infection

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Clostridioides difficile can easily spread through healthcare settings, wreaking additional misery on those already ill. Learn more about this common HAI.
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Economic Value of the BioFire GI Panel

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The BioFire FilmArray GI Panel can lead to meaningful cost and resource savings compared to traditional testing methods for gastrointestinal infections.

Cost Savings with Syndromic Meningitis/Encephalitis Testing from BioFire

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Investing in syndromic meningitis/encephalitis testing from BioFire can provide many benefits over time, including significant cost savings.

Remembering Thomas Brock, the Scientist Who Transformed Biotechnology

Thomas Brock is remembered for discovering Thermus aquaticus, a type of heat-resistant bacteria that makes our work here at BioFire Diagnostics possible.

BioFire® Respiratory 2.1 (RP2.1) Panel Updates and New Features

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The BioFire Respiratory 2.1 Panel was the first respiratory panel to be granted FDA De Novo marketing authorization for SARS-CoV-2 detection. Learn more.

The Benefit of Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing

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Point-of-care diagnostic testing has many benefits including being more convenient for patients. Learn about BioFire's point-of-care testing solutions.
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How Does Molecular Diagnostic Testing Work?

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Molecular diagnostics tests can provide laboratories with critical advances in accuracy & speed compared to traditional standard of care methods.

What is Sepsis?

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Sepsis is the result of a body’s extreme response to an infection & at least 1.7 million adults in the US develop sepsis every year. Learn more about sepsis.
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All About Fungal Infections

While fungi don't usually pose a threat to human health, several fungal infections can lead to sepsis or meningitis. Learn how syndromic testing can help.