Rapid identification of nonblood sterile site broth cultures using the FilmArray blood culture identification panel

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2019 Jan;93(1):22-23. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2018.07.018. Epub 2018 Jul 31.

Abstract

The FilmArray Blood Culture Identification Panel was validated for nonblood sterile site specimens with clinical impact of rapid identification compared to conventional diagnostics. The panel accurately identified target organisms from 98% of positive broth cultures a median 1.1 day faster than conventional techniques (P < 0.0001) with potential clinical impact in 22% of cases.

Keywords: Clinical impact; FilmArray; Multiplex PCR; Rapid diagnostics; Sterile site.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Bacterial Infections / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Bacterial Infections / pathology*
  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
  • Biopsy
  • Body Fluids / microbiology
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Time Factors