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.

Prosthetic Joint Infections and the Impact of Syndromic Testing

Rapid and actionable answers from the BIOFIRE JI Panel may help guide treatment decisions, including potential antimicrobial therapy and surgical decisions for prosthetic joint infections,

Antimicrobial Stewardship in Joint Infection Diagnostics

When it comes to joint infections such as periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) and septic arthritis, the issue of AMR cannot be ignored.

Septic Arthritis

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Septic arthritis can lead to cartilage damage, reduced mobility & death. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how syndromic testing can help diagnosis faster.