Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit | Synapse
February 22, 2026
Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit
Key Points
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a clinical setting.
Conducted a 6-month retrospective audit at a regional tertiary care hospital.
Assessed the sensitivity and specificity of the BIOFIRE FA/ME Panel.
Analyzed test results in the context of confirmed cases of meningitis and encephalitis.
Findings suggest that the BIOFIRE FA/ME Panel is a useful rapid test.
Sensitivity of the test may be lower for HSV-1 cases.
Abstract
Background: The BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis (BIOFIRE FA/ME) Panel is a useful rapid test, but can be less sensitive, particularly with HSV-1. 1