Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel
The BIOFIRE ME Panel tests for a comprehensive set of 14 pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and yeast, identifying the underlying cause of central nervous system infections, which in some cases can be life-threatening.
Boost My ME Testing
Identifying the cause of meningitis based on clinical presentation alone can be challenging. Getting fast, pathogen-specific answers may help save lives and guide appropriate therapy.
BIOFIRE ME PANEL
Fast, pathogen-specific answers can help save lives.
1 PCR Test | 14 Pathogens | ⁓1 Hour
The BIOFIRE ME Panel targets 14 of the most common bacterial, viral, and fungal causes of central nervous system infections. It takes just one small sample of 0.2 mL of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and about an hour to deliver accurate results.
PANEL MENU
BACTERA
- Escherichia coli K1
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
VIRUSES
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
- Enterovirus (EV)
- Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
- Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
- Human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6)
- Human parechovirus (HPeV)
- Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
YEAST
- Cryptococcus (C. neoformans/C. gattii)
BENEFITS OF THE BIOFIRE ME PANEL
Easier testing. Faster results.
The BIOFIRE TORCH System uses multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously test for a comprehensive grouping of targets in about an hour. With just two minutes of hands-on time, and minimal training it offers unmatched ease-of-use and can help optimize laboratory productivity 24/7.
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