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BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panels & Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panels

Comprehensive Onsite PCR Results in ~15 Minutes.

The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panels & Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panels enable testing for respiratory pathogens from either a nasopharyngeal swab, a throat swab or an anterior nasal swab, providing a flexible respiratory solution across all the continuum of care settings.

  

Disclaimer: Product availability varies by country. Please consult your local bioMérieux representative for product availability in your country. BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® R/STplus Panels are not available for sale in the USA.

BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory Panels
BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory Panels
BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory Panels

Overview

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panels & Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panels bring PCR diagnostic power closer to patients via a syndromic approach that combines symptom-driven testing for a broad grouping of probable respiratory pathogens into one rapid test, where it matters. With its revolutionary portfolio of versatile, respiratory PCR tests, clinicians can provide patient results in about 15 minutes during their appointments.

With these panels, healthcare professionals have the potential to:
  • Inform Clinical Decisions: High sensitivity, specificity, and reliability provide results clinicians can trust. Testing for more than flu, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 with one test provides healthcare professionals with a fuller picture.
  • Support Antimicrobial Stewardship: Comprehensive results in a clinically actionable timeframe may support timely diagnosis and more informed decisions on patient management and antimicrobial use1.
  • Improve Patient Satisfaction: Using the right test, the first time, to detect multiple pathogens may result in reduced decreased additional visit or return visit, swabbing, and testing, which improve patient comfort, experience, and convenience1.
  • Optimize Operations: The simple workflow and quick turnaround time enables rapid and comprehensive answers, which can be communicated to patients during the appointment, potentially reducing the need for callbacks or expensive and slow send-out testing.
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References

1. Meltzer A, et al. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2024 Oct 23;5(5):e13306.

   

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The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE R/ST Panels and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE R/STplus Panels offer rapid multiplex PCR tests detecting up to 15 respiratory pathogens to provide accurate and comprehensive diagnostic results during a patient visit. Designed with flexibility in mind, the panels allow users to choose between the Respiratory or Sore Throat testing menu based on patient symptoms and the type of sample collected.

Product availability varies by country, please consult your bioMérieux representative. BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE R/STplus Panels are not available for sale in the USA.

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® 
RESPIRATORY/SORE THROAT PLUS 
(R/STplus) PANEL

1 PCR Test. 15 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

CE Marked

  

RESPIRATORY

Viruses

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Bacteria

  • Bordetella parapertussis
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae

SORE THROAT 

Viruses

 

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

 

Bacteria

  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus dysgalactiae (group C/G Strep)
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Strep)

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® 
RESPIRATORY/SORE THROAT PLUS 
(R/STplus) PANEL MINI

1 PCR Test. Up to 6 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

CE Marked

  

RESPIRATORY

Viruses

  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

SORE THROAT 

Viruses

  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

 

Bacteria

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Strep)

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® 
RESPIRATORY/SORE THROAT
(R/ST) PANEL

1 PCR Test. Up to 15 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

FDA Cleared | CLIA Waived

  

RESPIRATORY

Viruses

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Bacteria

  • Bordetella parapertussis
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae

SORE THROAT 

Viruses

 

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

 

Bacteria

  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus dysgalactiae (group C/G Strep)
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Strep)

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® 
RESPIRATORY/SORE THROAT 
(R/ST) PANEL MINI

1 PCR Test. 5 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

FDA Cleared | CLIA Waived

  

RESPIRATORY

Viruses

  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Human rhinovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

SORE THROAT 

Viruses

  • Human rhinovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

 

Bacteria

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Strep)

Services & Support

Make the Most of Your BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE®

Our goal is to provide you with the best support available while minimizing any disruption to your workflow.

  • Best-in-class application and engineering services
  • A skilled team dedicated to your success providing global product support, solution training courses, connectivity assistance, and instrument or chemistry related troubleshooting

Specs & Resources

Technical Specifications

 InformationBIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panel
BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel
Certification:CE 2797FDA Cleared | CLIA Waived
Part Number:425090423485
Quantity:30 Tests30 Tests
Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) or throat swab (TS) in 1 to 3 mL of transport mediaNasopharyngeal swab (NPS) in 3 mL of transport media or throat swab (TS) in 1 mL of transport media
Storage Conditions: All kit components stored at room temperature
(15-25 °C) 		All kit components stored at room temperature
(15-25 °C) 
Overall Respiratory Performance
(NPS specimens):		98.5% PPA, 99.1% NPA198.5% PPA, 99.1% NPA2
Overall Sore Throat Performance
(TS specimens):		95.7% PPA, 99.0% NPA195.9% PPA, 99.0% NPA2

 

 InformationBIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panel MiniBIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini
Certification:CE 2797FDA Cleared | CLIA Waived
Part Number:425091424537
Quantity:30 Tests30 Tests
Sample Type: Anterior Nasal Swab (ANS) and Nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) in 3mL of transport media or Throat Swab (TS) in 1mL of transport mediaAnterior Nasal Swab (ANS) and Nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) in 3mL of transport media or Throat Swab (TS) in 1mL of transport media
Storage Conditions: All kit components stored at room temperature
(15-25 °C) 		All kit components stored at room temperature
(15-25 °C) 
Overall Respiratory Performance
(ANS specimens):		95.6% PPA, 99.1% NPA395.6% PPA, 99.1% NPA3
Overall Respiratory Performance
(NPS specimens):		98.7% PPA, 98.4% NPA398.7% PPA, 98.4% NPA4
Overall Sore Throat Performance
(TS specimens):		96% PPA, 98.2% NPA396.2% PPA, 97.9% NPA4

1. Overall performance based on prospective clinical study for the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panel, data on file, BioFire Diagnostics
2. Overall performance based on prospective clinical study for the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel, data on file, BioFire Diagnostics
3. Overall performance based on prospective clinical study for the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat plus (R/STplus) Panel Mini, data on file, BioFire Diagnostics
4. Overall performance based on prospective clinical study for the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini, data on file, BioFire Diagnostics

Resources

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CIM Pamphet BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat Panels


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