FilmArray® BCID; an Integrated, Fully Automated Sample Processing/Multiplex PCR for Rapid Identification of Pathogens from Positive Blood Culture Bottles

Rapid identification of pathogens from the blood of patients with bacteremia is crucial and impacts patient outcome. FilmArray blood culture identification system is a fully automated system that allows rapid identification of bacteria, Candida species and mecA, VanA/B and kpc resistance markers directly from positive blood culture bottle.