Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit

Wen Jie Isaac Lee; Kwee Chin Liew

doi:10.1016/j.pathol.2026.01.322

February 1, 2026Pathology

Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit

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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.

Implication

Retrospective audit assesses diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, indicating limitations with HSV-1.

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

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Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit

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Diagnostic accuracy of BIOFIRE FILMARRAY Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel in a regional tertiary care hospital: a 6-month retrospective audit

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Implication

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Discussion

Cite This Study

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