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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®  Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel

1 Test. 22 Targets. ~1 Hour.

Make gastrointestinal testing simple with this multiplex molecular panel that tests for 22 of the most common pathogens associated with gastroenteritis—all from one sample, with results available in about an hour. 


Gastrointestinal Testing Redefined

The etiology of gastroenteritis may be difficult to diagnose due to overlapping symptoms across syndromes. The BIOFIRE GI Panel is designed to help clinicians pinpoint the causative pathogen, thereby facilitating therapeutic decision-making. 

The Power Behind the Panel

The BIOFIRE GI Panel can provide the essential combination of speed, accuracy, and comprehensiveness to enable a rapid, definitive identification of a pathogen. 

How the BIOFIRE GI Panel Helps

Revolutionizing gastroenteritis diagnostics, the BIOFIRE GI Panel surpasses traditional methods by optimizing antimicrobial prescribing, minimizing unnecessary antibiotics, and accelerating the diagnostic process with rapid results compared to conventional testing.

Identify What Traditional Tests Miss

The diagnostic yield for the BIOFIRE GI Panel is 48.2%, compared to 16.7% from traditional methods.2

Improve Antimicrobial  Prescribing

Testing with a multiplex PCR panel has shown to decrease the chances of patients being prescribed unnecessary antibiotics.3

Decrease Unneeded Downstream Procedures

Patients were shown to be 12.5% less likely to undergo endoscopy and 7.3% less likely to receive abdominal images when compared to traditional testing.3

Improve Patient Care

Patients tested with the BIOFIRE GI Panel saw a near five-day reduction in hospital length of stay when compared to traditional testing.5

Get Results Faster

The turnaround time for a stool test is around 6.3 hours with the BIOFIRE GI Panel, whereas a traditional work-up could take up to 32 hours.4  

Streamline Lab Workflow

The BIOFIRE GI Panel can potentially reduce the number of send-out tests and reduce the number of lab tests from three to one.6

The Gastrointestinal Testing Menu

Discover the 22 targets on the BIOFIRE GI Panel, including five viruses, four parasites, and 13 bacteria commonly associated with gastroenteritis. 

Performance
Overall 98.5% sensitivity and 99.2% specificity1
Sample Type: Stool in Cary Blair medium

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.

Learn More About Systems

 

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 GI 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 NAMEPART NUMBERQUANTITY
BIOFIRE GI Panel ReagentsRFIT-ASY-01046-Pack
BIOFIRE GI Panel ReagentsRFIT-ASY-011630-Pack

1.     Stated sensitivity and specificity is the aggregate performance from the prospective clinical study data presented in the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel Instruction Booklet.

2.     Meyer, J., et. al., (2020) Scand J Gastroenterol 55(12): 1405-1410.

3.     Axelrad, J. E., et. al., (2019) J Clin Microbiol 57(3).

4.     Moon, R. C., et. al., (2023) J Clin Microbiol: e0162822.

5.     Torres-Miranda, D. H., et. al., (2020). BMC Gastroenterol 20(1): 246.

6.     Cybulski R. J. Jr., et al. (2018), Clin Infect Dis 67(11): 1688-1696