BioFire’s New Multiplex PCR Testing Solution for Joint Infections

/
3 Comments
The BioFire Joint Infection Panel features a panel of 31 causative pathogens & 8 antimicrobial resistance markers most likely to cause joint infections.
For Labs

Matchup: The Stool Bench vs. the BioFire GI Panel

/
3 Comments
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

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

Antimicrobial Resistance

/
5 Comments
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to global public health. Learn how syndromic testing promotes antimicrobial stewardship.

Bacterial vs. Viral Infections

Bacterial and viral infections are two distinct types of infections caused by different microorganisms—bacteria and viruses, respectively.

PCR vs. Antigen Testing: How Respiratory Diagnostics Will Shift Post-Pandemic

/
1 Comment
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a chemical process that rapidly and exponentially amplifies target nucleic acid.

Why Digestive Health is Important

Your digestive health impacts your immune system, your mental health, and your overall well-being. When you have a healthy digestive system, your gastrointestinal tract has a good balance of good bacteria and is able to properly digest and absorb nutrients.

Infective Endocarditis

Infective endocarditis or bacterial endocarditis is caused by bacteria that enters the bloodstream. Learn more about this rare, life-threatening disease.

Lab Professionals Save Lives: Recognizing Lab Week

Laboratories face constant demands to do more with less. This week—and every week—lab professionals around the world deserve our recognition and appreciation.

Enterovirus and Human Parechovirus: A Closer Look at Childhood Pathogens

An overview of Enterovirus and Human Parechovirus and how the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel can help quickly identify them to support optimal therapy for neonates and young children.

BIOFIRE® FIREWORKS™: The Ultimate Hub for Surveillance and System Data

FIREWORKS is a cloud-based data solution designed to give total insights & analytics into BIOFIRE System performance, utilization, pathogen surveillance, & laboratory workflow management.

Checking in on the 2022-23 Flu Season

/
1 Comment
The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on typical respiratory pathogen circulation. Due to this, predictions suggest a stronger 2022-2023 flu season, how is it shaking up?
Lab technicians looking over a BioFire® System report.

Clinical Differences Between Encephalitis and Meningitis

Because encephalitis and meningitis each affect different tissues, they can cause distinct symptoms. Here are some of the similarities and differences between encephalitis symptoms and meningitis symptoms.