Test Name

BIOFIRE® FILMARRAY® RESPIRATORY PANEL

Aliases

BIOFIRE RESPIRATORY MULTIPLEX PCR PANEL

Abbreviations

-

Test Classification

INDIVIDUAL

Department

MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY

Sub Department

INFECTIOUS

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

48

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

Nasopharyngeal swab without transport media Test performed at Scanlab ELDORET lab. Confirm with Eldoret lab before sending.

Clinical Utility

Evaluation of respiratory infections from multiple pathogens including viruses and bacteria.

Last Review

26th Feb 2026