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.

Healthy Child, Happy Parents: Syndromic Testing in the Pediatric Population

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Michael Edmund Watson, MD, PhD discusses the syndromic approach to diagnostic testing in a pediatric population. Listen now!

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.

The BioFire® FilmArray® System: Simple Tips for Maintenance and Use

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Here are some simple steps to help maintain your BioFire FilmArray System, prevent problems from arising, and ensure accurate results.

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.

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.

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.