Diagnostic Tests/Kits Products & Reviews

Effective genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 variants begins with the right tools 

The Streck ARM-D Kit, β-Lactamase is a multiplex real-time PCR kit for the rapid detection of β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes in Gram-negative bacteria. This comprehensive kit allows you to detect over 450 allelic variants in 9 clinically relevant carbapenemases, extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) and plasmid-mediated ampC gene families, KPC, NDM, OXA-48, IMP, VIM, DHA, CMY-2, CTX-M-14 and CTX-M-15. 

The Streck ARM-D Kit, OXA is a multiplex real-time PCR kit for the rapid detection of antibiotic resistance genes in Gram-negative bacteria. This comprehensive kit allows you to detect over 340 allelic variants within 6 OXA gene families, OXA-23, OXA-24/40, OXA-48, OXA-51, OXA-58 and OXA-143.

For the specific detection of the coronavirus causing COVID-19

The BIOFIRE ME Panel tests for 14 of the most common bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens associated with central nervous system infections. It requires just one test,  one small sample of cerebrospinal fluid, and about one hour to provide accurate results.

The BIOFIRE TORCH is the latest advancement in molecular infectious disease diagnostics, offering scalable configuration, reduced laboratory footprint, customized throughput, and a user-friendly interface.

Check therapeutic drug monitoring test procedures with ready-to-use, liquid assayed multi-analyte Thermo Scientific™ MAS™ PAR™ TDM Controls, therapeutic drug controls with assayed values designed for therapeutic drugs and common immunoassayed test procedures on most automated instruments. Liquid, ready to use Features three significant levels Includes values for major automated analyzers

The BIOFIRE ® FILMARRAY ® 2.0 System set the standard for molecular infectious disease testing. It enables simplified test ordering, faster turnaround times, and optimized laboratory workflow.

The syndromic BIOFIRE BCID2 Panel tests for 43 targets associated with bloodstream infections, including gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, yeast, and 10 antimicrobial resistance genes—all with one test and with results available in about an hour from positive blood culture.

The BIOFIRE GI Panel is a rapid PCR test that identifies 22 of the most common pathogens associated with gastroenteritis, including 13 bacteria, 5 viruses, and 4 parasites—all from one patient sample, with results available in about one hour.