BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel
1 Test. 14 Targets. ~ 1 Hour.
Make timely and potentially life-saving interventions in meningitis and encephalitis cases with rapid, comprehensive results from this multiplex molecular test.
Make Every Second Count
Distinguishing bacterial from viral meningitis based on clinical presentation alone is not only challenging, but it can also be a matter of life and death—especially in the younger patients. The BIOFIRE ME Panel tests for a broad grouping of targets for fast, pathogen-specific answers that can help save lives and guide appropriate therapy.
The Power Behind the Panel
The BIOFIRE ME Panel can provide the essential combination of speed, accuracy, and comprehensiveness to enable fast identification of a probable pathogen.
How the BIOFIRE ME Panel Helps
The BIOFIRE ME Panel accelerates diagnoses, streamlining antimicrobial decisions and improving patient management by reducing hospital stays. Additionally, it enhances pathogen detection for a more comprehensive diagnostic approach.
The Meningitis/Encephalitis Testing Menu
Discover the 14 targets on the BIOFIRE ME Panel, including seven viruses, six bacteria, and one yeast associated with community-acquired meningitis and encephalitis.
Performance
Overall 94.2% sensitivity and 99.8% specificity1
Sample Type
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) collected by lumbar puncture
Syndromic Testing Made Simple
The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Systems run syndromic infectious disease tests. One multiplex assay simultaneously tests for the most common pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes associated with a particular syndrome.
The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH System
The BIOFIRE TORCH System uses multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously test for a comprehensive grouping of targets in about an hour.
- Compatible with six-panel syndromic portfolio
- Reduced footprint provides up to six times the throughput per square foot of laboratory bench space
- Scalable configuration allows customized throughput
- Simplified workflow features a touchscreen interface and integrated barcode scanner
- Data management automation includes LIS connectivity and random-access operation
The BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® 2.0 System
The BIOFIRE 2.0 System enables simplified test ordering, faster turnaround times, and increased accuracy by minimizing manual data entry.
- Scalable configuration allows customized throughput and efficient use of laboratory bench space
- Offers LIS connectivity, random-access operation, and single database management of up to 8 instruments per computer
Service & Support
To order the BIOFIRE ME Panel, contact your regional sales representative or use the following contact information:
Email: salesorders@biofiredx.com
Phone: 1-801-736-6354
US Sales Extension: 1502
International Sales Extension: 1536
Product Information
| PRODUCT NAME | PART NUMBER | QUANTITY |
|---|---|---|
| BIOFIRE ME Panel Part Numbers | RFIT-ASY-0118 | 30 Pouch Kit |
| BIOFIRE ME Panel Part Numbers | RFIT-ASY-0119 | 6 Pouch Kit |
1. Overall performance based on prospective clinical study for the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, data on file, BioFire Diagnostics.
2. Cailleaux M., et. al., (2020) Eur J Clin Microbiol. 39(2):293-297.
3. O’Brien MP., et. al., (2018) Pediatri Infect Dis J. 37(9):868-871.
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5. Hagan, A., et. al., (2020) BMC Pediatr. 20(1):56.
6. Posnakoglou L., et. al., (2020) Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 39(12):2379-2386.
7. Ena J., et. al., (2021) Intern Emerg Med. 16(5):1289-1295.
