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BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panels

Comprehensive Onsite PCR Results in ~15 Minutes.

The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel and BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel Mini bring rapid multiplex PCR (mPCR) testing directly to the point of care.1,2

  

Disclaimer: Product availability varies by country. Please consult your local bioMérieux representative for product availability in your country. 

Panel Overview

The SPOTFIRE R Panels are CLIA-waived mPCR tests designed for near-patient facilities. Building on proven syndromic technology, these panels combine symptom-driven testing for a broad grouping of respiratory pathogens into one test. With rapid and comprehensive results, clinicians can provide results during the patient visit.

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Simple

1-2 minutes of hands-on time1,2

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Fast

Turnaround time of ~15 minutes1,2

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Comprehensive

Identify 5 or 15 pathogens associated with upper respiratory tract infections1

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Accurate

High sensitivity and specificity with both SPOTFIRE R Panels1,2

How the SPOTFIRE R Panels Help

Rapid PCR testing for respiratory infections has the potential to benefit not only the patients you care for, but also to enhance your clinic's operations and improve the quality of diagnostic results you provide.

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Inform Clinical Decisions

Contrary to tests that only detect the flu, SARS-COV-2, and/or RSV, a syndromic panel provides a fuller picture that may help inform patient management decisions.

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Optimize Operations

The simplified workflow and quick turnaround time enable rapid and accurate answers during the patient visit, potentially reducing the need for callbacks and send-out testing.

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Optimize Antimicrobial Stewardship

Receiving comprehensive results within a clinically actionable timeframe may inform diagnoses and antimicrobial prescribing.

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Improve Patient Satisfaction

Using the right test, the first time to detect multiple pathogens may result in reduced follow-up appointments, swabbing, and testing, which could improve the patient experience.

The SPOTFIRE R Panel Menus

Clinicians and labs require respiratory testing that are versatile, built around patient needs, and capable of delivering rapid results. Our respiratory panels give you all these options—in one convenient PCR test.

SPOTFIRE R PANEL

1 PCR Test. 15 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

The SPOTFIRE R Panel is a CLIA-waived multiplex PCR test that detects 15 pathogens to provide accurate and comprehensive diagnostic results during a patient visit.

Sample type: Nasopharyngeal swab in 3mL of transport media.1

RESPIRATORY MENU

VIRUSES:BACTERIA:
  • 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
  • Bordetella parapertussis
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SPOTFIRE R PANEL MINI

1 PCR Test. 5 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

The SPOTFIRE R Panel Mini is a CLIA-waived multiplex PCR test that detects five of the most common respiratory pathogens, including the most frequent cause of the common cold: human rhinovirus. 

Sample type: Nasopharyngeal swab in 3mL of transport media.2

RESPIRATORY MINI MENU       

VIRUSES:
 
  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Human rhinovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus
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Syndromic Testing Made Simple

The BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® System is a small, scalable, multiplex PCR platform is designed to bring reliable diagnostic results to the decentralized point-of-care clinical setting.

  • Requires minimal benchtop space with the ability to scale up to four modules vertically, enabling customizable throughput
  • Modular system with random access allows users to run up to four tests at the same time
  •  Easy to use with an intuitive system interface and streamlined workflow
  • Can be used by any healthcare professional in any healthcare setting
  • Seamlessly interfaces with multiple LIS, point-of-care data management systems and middleware

Specs & Resources

Technical Specifications

 InformationBIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) PanelBIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel Mini
Part Number:
424461424589
Quantity:30 Tests30 Tests
Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal swab in 1 to 3 mL of viral transport media Nasopharyngeal swab in 1 to 3 mL of viral 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 Performance:98.5% PPA, 99.1% NPA (1)98.7% PPA, 98.4% NPA (2)

Resources

References

1.     BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel [package insert] Salt Lake City, UT: bioMérieux, Inc.

2.     BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory (R) Panel Mini [package insert] Salt Lake City, UT: bioMérieux, Inc. 

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