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Blood Culture Identification 2 (BCID2) Panel

The BIOFIRE BCID2 Panel tests for 43 targets associated with bloodstream infections, including gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, yeast, and 10 antimicrobial resistance genes.

Boost My Blood Culture Testing

Quickly identifying the cause of bloodstream infections and sepsis may help clinicians make timely decisions and appropriately manage therapy.

BIOFIRE BCID2 PANEL

Get rapid ID of bloodstream pathogens and relevant AMR genes.

1 PCR Test | 43 Targets | ⁓1 Hour

With 43 targets, the BIOFIRE BCID2 Panel detects pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes directly from positive blood cultures.

PANEL MENU

GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTERIA

  • Acinetobacter calcoaceticus-baumannii complex
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • Enterobacterales
    • Enterobacter cloacae complex
    • Escherichia coli
    • Klebsiella aerogenes
    • Klebsiella oxytoca
    • Klebsiella pneumoniae group
    • Proteus spp.
    • Salmonella spp.
    • Serratia marcescens
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Stenotrophomonas maltophilia

GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIA

  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Enterococcus faecium
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Staphylococcus spp.
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Staphylococcus epidermidis
    • Staphylococcus lugdunensis
  • Streptococcus spp.
    • Streptococcus agalactiae
    • Streptococcus pneumoniae
    • Streptococcus pyogenes

YEAST

  • Candida albicans
  • Candida auris
  • Candida glabrata
  • Candida krusei
  • Candida parapsilosis
  • Candida tropicalis
  • Cryptococcus (C. neoformans/C. gattii)

AMR GENES

  • Carbapenemases
    • IMP
    • KPC
    • NDM
    • OXA-48-like
    • VIM
  • Colistin Resistance
    • mcr-1
  • ESBL
    • CTX-M
  • Methicillin Resistance
    • mecA/C
    • mecA/C and MREJ (MRSA)
  • Vancomycin Resistance
    • vanA/B

BENEFITS OF THE BIOFIRE BCID2 PANEL

1 PCR Test
Easy Test Preparation
2 Min. Hands-on Time
Results in About an Hour
Easy-to-Read Report
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BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH® SYSTEM

Easier testing. Faster results.

The BIOFIRE TORCH System uses multiplex PCR technology to simultaneously test for a comprehensive grouping of targets in about an hour. With just two minutes of hands-on time, and minimal training it offers unmatched ease-of-use and can help optimize laboratory productivity 24/7.

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® TORCH® system.

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