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.

BioFire’s Inspiring Women in Leadership: Andrea Kendell, Chief Financial Officer North America & SVP Finance Global Manufacturing

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"I am passionate about our products & the impact we have on physicians & patient outcomes." Learn more about Andrea Kendell & the impact she has at BioFire!

Influenza

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Did you know there are 4 different types of influenza viruses? Find out more about the flu & how it can be distinguished from other respiratory viruses.

Human Rhinovirus: The Most Common of the Common Colds

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Many pathogens can cause cold symptoms. But the most frequent culprit are human rhinoviruses which cause more than half of cold-like illnesses. Find out more.

7 Benefits of PCR Testing for Infectious Diseases

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BioFire’s PCR testing for infectious diseases provides proven operational, clinical, and economic benefits. Explore the benefits.

The Link Between COVID-19 and Sepsis

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COVID-19 and sepsis go hand in hand for COVID-19 patients who are hospitalized in the ICU. Here we dig into the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis.

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.

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.

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.