MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel (Biofire Filmarray)
Also Known As:
ME Biofire
Meningitis profile Biofire
About This Test
The ME Panel is a rapid multiplex PCR test performed on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to detect the most common viral, bacterial, and fungal causes of meningitis and encephalitis. It provides results in about 2 hours , drastically faster than traditional diagnostic methods. This test involves 7viruses and 6 bacteria and 1 fungus. This test is useful in early Optimization of Antimicrobial Therapy.
Test Parameters (19)
- Bacteria
- Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
- Cytomegalovirus
- DETECTION SUMMARY
- Enterovirus
- Escherichia coli K1
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Herpes simplex virus 1
- Herpes simplex virus 2
- Human herpesvirus 6
- Human parechovirus
- Listeria monocytogenes
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus agalactiae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Varicella zoster virus
- VIRUSES
- Viruses
- Yeast
Home Collection
✗ Not Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Frequently Asked Questions
Molecular testing is a type of laboratory test that analyzes molecules in the body—usually DNA, RNA, or proteins—to detect diseases, infections, genetic conditions, or other biological changes using advanced technique like PCR.
No special preparation.
Sample before 5pm, reports in 2-3 hours. After 5pm report next day morning 11am.
Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel (Biofire FilmArray) is important because it allows rapid and accurate detection of pathogens causing meningitis and encephalitis, which are life-threatening infections of the brain and spinal cord.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
