BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel
A PCR-based panel that detects pathogens causing pneumonia, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The test provides a comprehensive analysis to identify the causative agents of pneumonia in patients with respiratory symptoms. It helps in rapid diagnosis and effective treatment.
BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel Test in Mangaluru Overview
What is BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus Panel test?
The BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus Panel is a rapid, multiplex PCR test that identifies a broad range of lower respiratory tract pathogens and key antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes.
It identifies over 34 targets (18 bacteria, 9 viruses, 7 antimicrobial resistance genes) from sputum-like (sputum or endotracheal aspirate) or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)-like (BAL or mini-BAL) specimens.
Why consider BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus Panel test?
- Deliver fast, accurate pathogen identification which allow physicians to initiate appropriate therapy more promptly for patients, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and improving overall care.
- Enhanced detection of pathogens and resistance markers compared with culture, which can improve diagnostic yield and inform escalation or de-escalation of antibiotics.
- Studies show high agreement with culture for common bacteria and the ability to detect additional clinically actionable organisms and AMR markers, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotics and shortening time to results-driven therapy.
Who should get BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus Panel test?
- Patients with clear evidence of pneumonia where results will change management, including severe community-acquired pneumonia (often ICU), non-responders to standard therapy, and suspected hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia.
- Transitions of care where rapid identification (and AMR marker detection) can optimize therapy selection, particularly in critically ill or high-risk patients.
- Settings where broad, rapid testing of sputum-like or BAL-like samples is feasible and stewardship teams can act on results quickly.
More Information BIOFIRE Pneumonia Plus Panel test
Other Names: BIOFIRE, BIOFIRE Pneumonia Panel, Pneumonia Panel, Rapid Pneumonia Test
Fast and accurate identification of the causative agent of both community and healthcare-associated respiratory infections can help improve patient management by informing timely and effective antibiotic or antiviral therapy. A quick diagnosis can assist with directing appropriate infection control practices thereby aiding in the prevention of secondary spread of infection, shorten hospital stays, reduce ancillary testing, and reduce overall health care costs.
No special preparations needed
- Acinetobacter Baumannii
- Enterobacter Cloacae Complex
- Escherichia Coli
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Colony Count
- Klebsiella Aerogenes
- Klebsiella Oxytoca
- Klebsiella Pneumoniae Group
- Moraxella Catarrhalis
- Proteus Spp.
- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Serratia Marcescens
- Staphylococcus Aureus
- Streptococcus Agalactiae
- Streptococcus Pneumoniae
- Colony Count
- Streptococcus Pyogenes
- Chlamydia Pneumoniae
- Legionella Pneumophila
- Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- Ctx-m
- Imp
- Kpc
- Meca/c And Mrej (mrsa)
- Ndm
- Oxa-48-like
- Vim
- Adenovirus
- Coronavirus
- Human Metapneumovirus
- Human Rhinovirus / Enterovirus
- Influenza A
- Influenza B
- Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (mers-cov)
- Parainfluenza Virus
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Test code
8161F
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Others (fx) | Others |
Specimen stability information
Others (Fx)
Collection instructions
Instructions for specimen collection : 1. Sample should be collected in VTM Patients should not have taken any Anti biotics, Anti cough medications, cough syrups, lozenges before submitting the samples. 2. Avoid hot beverages such as hot tea , hot coffee etc immediately before swab sample collection. 3. Provide any clinical / medical history including treatment details as well as other investigations performed 4.Please mention -Specimen Type, Site, Clinical History and Clinician no for notification properly mentioned on TRF
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
Same Day
Performing locations
Department
- Micro Biology
CPT and Loinc codes
Package price
₹23000
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