BioFire® Respiratory 2.1 Panel
In addition to the detection of SARS-CoV-2, the BioFire RP2.1 Panel will detect 21 additional respiratory pathogens in about 45 minutes and is available on the FILMARRAY® 2.0 and FILMARRAY® TORCH platforms. Development of the BioFire RP2.1 Panel is occurring on an accelerated timeline under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| BioFire Defense, LLC |
| Product Name |
| BioFire® Respiratory 2.1 Panel |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Assays;Polymerase Chain Reaction; |
| Application |
| Diagnostics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Diagnostic |
| Product Synopsis |
| In addition to the detection of SARS-CoV-2, the BioFire RP2.1 Panel will detect 21 additional respiratory pathogens in about 45 minutes and is available on the FILMARRAY® 2.0 and FILMARRAY® TORCH platforms. Development of the BioFire RP2.1 Panel is occurring on an accelerated timeline under an EUA for use by authorized laboratories. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 8 |
| Market Entry Date |
| Anticipated April 2020 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <1 lb |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year |
| Unit Cost |
| <$500 |
| Other Biological Targets |
| SARS-CoV-2, Adenovirus, Coronavirus HKU1, Coronavirus NL63, Coronavirus 229E, Coronavirus OC43, Influenza A, Influenza A/H1, Influenza A/H3, Influenza A/H1-2009, Influenza B, Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Human Metapneumovirus, Parainfluenza Virus 1, Parainfluenza Virus 2, Parainfluenza Virus 3, Parainfluenza Virus 4, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Bordetella parapertussis, Bordetella pertussis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Biological sample |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| None |
| False Positive Rates |
| <1% False Positive and Negative Rate, no known Interferences |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; ~45 minutes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| None |
