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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH SYSTEM
Setting the standard for PCR diagnostics.

A powerful combination of multiplex PCR technology and syndromic testing to deliver a new standard for reliable, comprehensive diagnostics.

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BIOFIRE TORCH SYSTEM

A new standard of infectious disease testing for labs.

Tap into the potential of syndromic testing with the BIOFIRE TORCH System—an advanced, space-saving solution offering up to six times more throughput per square foot of bench top space.1 This automated sample-to-answer platform is built for high-volume, random access testing, making it easier to manage complex infectious disease diagnostics.

  • Compatible with eight syndromic panels
  • Scalable configuration allows customized throughput
  • Simplified workflow1 features a touchscreen interface and integrated barcode scanner
  • Data management automation includes LIS connectivity and random-access operation
  • Can be operated by any tech at any shift
BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH® system.

BIOFIRE TORCH SYSTEM
User-Friendly Multiplex PCR Technology

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BIOFIRE SYNDROMIC PANELS

Comprehensive panels help take out the guesswork, giving laboratories and healthcare providers a higher probability of identifying pathogens associated with infectious disease.

RESPIRATORY

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BIOFIRE®
Respiratory 2.1 (RP2.1) Panel

22 Targets in One Test

Help differentiate respiratory diagnoses with the help of the BIOFIRE RP2.1 Panel, which delivers comprehensive results within about 45 minutes.

BLOOD CULTURE IDENTIFICATION

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BIOFIRE®
Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel

43 Targets in One Test

Help inform sepsis treatment with comprehensive results on pathogen and antimicrobial resistance gene targets—in about an hour from a positive culture.

GASTROINTESTINAL

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®
Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel

22 Targets in One Test

Our most comprehensive syndromic testing solution, the BIOFIRE GI Panel is designed to optimize gastroenteritis testing, delivering accurate, actionable results within about an hour.

GASTROINTESTINAL

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®
Gastrointestinal (GI) Panel Mid

11 Targets in One Test

Designed with the evolving diagnostic landscape in mind, this panel may help improve patient access to molecular infectious disease testing.

MENINGITIS / ENCEPHALITIS

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®
Meningitis/Encephalitis (ME) Panel

14 Targets in One Test

Make timely and potentially life-saving interventions with results on a comprehensive menu of pathogen targets in about an hour.

PNEUMONIA

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®
Pneumonia (PN) Panel

33 Targets in One Test

Pinpoint the causative pathogen associated with a lower respiratory tract infection—in one test, with results in about an hour.

Joint Infection

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BIOFIRE®
Joint Infection (JI) Panel

39 Targets in One Test

Mitigate the challenges of diagnosing septic arthritis and prosthetic joint infections with results on a broad menu of causative pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers.

TROPICAL DISEASE

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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY®
Tropical Fever (TF) Panel

6 Targets in One Test

Potentially catch cases of dengue fever, malaria, and other vector-borne tropical diseases early by testing for six pathogen targets simultaneously—with results in under an hour.

A comprehensive diagnostic solution that's designed to solve the challenges you face every day.

CHALLENGE
Variability in Symptoms

Infectious diseases can exhibit a diverse array of symptoms, which could make it challenging to pinpoint the specific cause.

SOLUTION
Syndromic Testing

Syndromic testing is a diagnostic approach that targets multiple pathogens associated with a specific syndrome or group of symptoms.

CHALLENGE
Diagnostic Accuracy

The accuracy of diagnostic tools may vary, which could lead to delayed diagnoses and treatment.

SOLUTION
PCR Technology

PCR testing technology delivers high sensitivity, specificity, and reliable results clinicians can trust.

CHALLENGE
Prolonged Time to Result

Delays in obtaining test results may impede timely diagnosis, treatment initiation, and overall patient care.

SOLUTION
Fast Answers

The BIOFIRE TORCH System provides results in about an hour, which may lead to a shorter lengths of stay and improved patient outcomes.2,3

CHALLENGE
Antimicrobial Resistance

Difficulty in accurately identifying pathogens and determining antimicrobial susceptibility for effective antimicrobial stewardship.

SOLUTION
Comprehensive Pathogen Identification

Fast identification of pathogens supports stewardship by minimizing inappropriate antimicrobial use and enabling targeted antimicrobial therapy.

What challenges can we help you solve?

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Additional Resources

Syndromic Approach Booklet

GUIDE The Syndromic Approach

Unveiling the Cost-Efficiency and Transformational Role of Multiplex PCR Infectious Disease Testing

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QUICK GUIDE Why syndromic GI diagnostics?

Learn more about the difference it can make for GI care.

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VISUAL GUIDE Rapid Multiplex PCR Testing for Meningitis and Encephalitis Emergencies

Why a One-hour Turnaround Time Is Essential for Pediatric Patients

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References

  1. As compared to the BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® 2.0 System
  2. Rogers BB et al. Impact of a rapid respiratory panel test on patient outcomes. Archives of pathology & laboratory medicine. 2015;139(5):636-641. doi:https://doi.org/10.5858/arpa.2014-0257-OA
  3. Rappo U et al. Impact of Early Detection of Respiratory Viruses by Multiplex PCR Assay on Clinical Outcomes in Adult Patients. Caliendo AM, ed. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 2016;54(8):2096-2103. doi:https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00549-16