BioFire Gastrointestinal Test in Delhi and Gurgaon

Biofire Gut Panel: An innovative test to diagnose gut infections

The BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel is a diagnostic tool designed to quickly and accurately identify the cause of gastrointestinal infections in patients. The panel is able to test for a wide range of pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and parasites, making it an essential tool for healthcare professionals looking to identify and treat gastrointestinal infections.

The BioFire GI Panel Menu

Overall 98.5% Sensitivity and 99.2% Specificity | Sample Type: Stool in Cary Blair medium

BACTERIA:

• Campylobacter (C. jejuni / C. coli / C. upsaliensis)
• Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile (toxin A/B)
• Plesiomonas shigelloides
• Salmonella
• Yersinia enterocolitica
• Vibrio (V. parahaemolyticus / V. vulnificus / V. cholerae)
• Vibrio cholerae

DIARRHEAGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI/SHIGELLA:

• Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC)
• Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)
• Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) lt/st
• Shiga-like toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) stx1/stx2
• E. coli O157
• Shigella/Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)

PARASITES:

• Cryptosporidium
• Cyclosporacayetanensis
• Entamoeba histolytica
• Giardia lamblia

VIRUSES:

• Adenovirus F40/41
• Astrovirus
• Norovirus GI/GII
• Rotavirus A
• Sapovirus (I, II, IV, and V)

What is the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel?

The BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel is a diagnostic tool designed to identify the cause of gastrointestinal infections in patients. The panel is able to test for a wide range of pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. The test is performed using a small sample of stool which is analyzed using BioFire's proprietary FilmArray technology. This technology allows the panel to deliver results in as little as one hour, making it one of the fastest diagnostic tools available.

Benefits of using the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel

There are many benefits to using the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel. Firstly, the panel is able to identify a wide range of gastrointestinal pathogens, including those that are often missed by traditional testing methods. This means that healthcare professionals can quickly and accurately identify the cause of gastrointestinal infections, allowing for more targeted treatment plans.

Additionally, the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel delivers results in as little as one hour. This means that healthcare professionals can quickly make a diagnosis and begin treatment, improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.

Finally, the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel is easy to use and requires minimal training. This means that healthcare professionals can quickly integrate the panel into their workflow, reducing the time and resources required for testing.

How the BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel works

The BioFire Gastrointestinal Panel works by analyzing a small sample of stool using BioFire's proprietary FilmArray technology. The technology is able to simultaneously test for multiple gastrointestinal pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

The test is performed using a small sample of stool which is mixed with a reagent and loaded into the FilmArray instrument. The instrument then performs a series of tests, analyzing the sample for the presence of gastrointestinal pathogens. Results are delivered in as little as one hour, allowing for quick and accurate diagnosis.