BioFire® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel Overview
1 TEST. 22 TARGETS. ~1 HOUR.
When evaluating patients with severe or long-lasting gastroenteritis, it’s important to consider all possible causes—including bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections. Syndromic testing with the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel provides comprehensive answers fast—directly onsite—giving gastroenterologists the information they need to make timely and informed treatment decisions.
The FDA-cleared BioFire GI Panel tests for 22 of the most common pathogens associated with gastroenteritis—all from one patient sample and one easy to use reagent, with results available in about one hour.
Benefits of the GI Panel
FAST. EASY. COMPREHENSIVE.
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The BioFire GI Panel can streamline workflow by providing faster and more comprehensive test results. Compared to traditional diagnostic methods, syndromic testing from the BioFire GI Panel can:
- Reduce the number of laboratory tests on average from 3 to 11
- Potentially reduce the number of send-out tests
Rapid Results
Greater laboratory efficiency: reduces time to results by 84%1
Impact antimicrobial therapy
Compared to traditional testing, BIOFIRE® GI Panel patients were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics2: from 40.9% to 36.2%
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Testimonials
Watch the videos below:
Laura Heireman
A validation study on Gastrointestinal / Joint Infection syndromic testing
AZ Sint Blasius – Dr. Laura Heireman.
Pr. Tristan Clark
What is the GASTROPOC trial ?
Information to download
BioFire® Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel Sheet
It contains the essential information on the panel, all on one sheet.
BioFire® Gastrointestinal (GI) Pamphlet
To explore the benefits of the panel when used in routine testing.
