The BIOFIRE ® SPOTFIRE ® System

Introducing the SPOTFIRE® System—a powerful yet compact solution designed to deliver rapid, reliable results at the point-of-care.

 

Results in about 15 Minutes*

 

Requires Minimal Bench-Top Space

With a footprint slightly larger than a sheet of paper, the SPOTFIRE System easily fits on most lab benches.

Scalable Throughput

The system can be vertically scaled up to 4 modules, enabling labs to meet their unique testing needs.

Easy-to-Use

The streamlined workflow and intuitive system interface have been designed to be used by any healthcare professional, in any setting.

Seamless Connectivity

The system interfaces with data management systems enabling automatic data transfer to ensure data quality and enable workflow flexibility.

Download the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE System Technical Information Sheet

*Run times vary per panel

 

REQUEST INFORMATION

1. Calculation based on running the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory Panel
(~ 15 minutes) in an 8-hour shift.

 

 

The SPOTFIRE System is the latest advancement in molecular infectious disease diagnostics that will provide the answers you need just that much faster.

 

 

 

BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Test Kit

We currently offer the BioFire BioThreat v2.5 and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panels.

 

Setting up the SPOTFIRE is Simple

• Simple: 2 minutes of hands-on time

• Easy: No precise measuring or pipetting required

• Fast: Turnaround time in under 1 hour, depending upon the panel

 

 

BioFire® BioThreat Panel

1 Test. 16 BioThreat Pathogens. All in about 1 hour.

The BioFire BioThreat Panel tests for a comprehensive list of 16 BioThreat pathogens using the SPOTFIRE System. With just one test, you can identify pathogens in environmental samples in about 1 hour with only 2 minutes of hands-on time.

Not for diagnostic use.

Targets

  • Bacillus anthracis, 3 Targets (Anthrax)
  • Brucella melitensis, 2 Targets
  • Burkholderia mallei / pseudomallei*, 2 Targets
  • Clostridium botulinum
  • Coxiella burnetii, 2 Targets
  • Ebola virus (Zaire)
  • EEE virus
  • Francisella tularensis, 2 Targets

*The Burkholderia mallei/psuedomallei assay may be cross-reactive with other Burkholderia species.
  • Marburg virus, 2 Targets
  • Ricinus communis
  • Rickettsia prowazekii, 2 Targets
  • Variola virus
  • VEE virus, 2 Targets
  • WEE virus
  • Yersinia pestis, 2 Targets
  • Orthopox virus, 2 Targets

Specifications

  • Sample Types: Liquid, Powder, and Surface Swabs
  • Sample Volume: 300 µL
  • Storage Conditions: Freeze-dried in durable plastic pouches. Room temperature storage
  • Kit Contents: Includes 6 test pouches and supplies for 6 tests

Kit Part No.: RFIT-ASY-0094

Download the BioFire BioThreat Panel for the SPOTFIRE Information Sheet BioFire BioThreat Panel – SPOTFIRE Support Documents

 

 

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel

1 PCR Test. Up to 15 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

The SPOTFIRE R/ST Panel enables testing for both respiratory or sore throat pathogens on the same panel, providing a flexible respiratory solution to meet the unique needs of your care setting.  

FDA CLEARED | CLIA WAIVED

Targets

Respiratory Menu Sore Throat Menu
Viruses

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Bacteria

  • Bordetella parapertussis
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
 Viruses

  • Adenovirus
  • Coronavirus (seasonal)
  • Human metapneumovirus
  • Human rhinovirus/enterovirus
  • Influenza A virus
    • Influenza A virus A/H1-2009
    • Influenza A virus A/H3
  • Influenza B virus
  • Parainfluenza virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Bacteria

  • Chlamydia pneumoniae
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus dysgalactiae (group C/G strep)
  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep)

Specifications

  • Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal or throat swab in transport media
  • Hands-on time: 1-2 minutes
  • Overall Respiratory Performance (NPS specimens): PPA: 98.5% NPA: 99.1%
  • Overall Sore Throat Performance (TS specimens): PPA: 95.9% NPA: 99.0%
  • Storage Conditions: Freeze-dried in durable plastic pouches. Room temperature storage.
  • Kit Contents: Includes 6 test pouches and supplies for 6 tests.

Kit Part No.: 423485

 

BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat (R/ST) Panel Mini

1 PCR Test. 5 Targets. ~15 Minutes.

The SPOTFIRE R/ST Panel Mini tests for the 5 most probable viruses or bacteria that cause respiratory and sore throat symptoms, including influenza, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, SARS-CoV-2, and Streptococcus pyogenes.

FDA CLEARED | CLIA WAIVED

Targets

Respiratory Menu Sore Throat Menu
Viruses

  • Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
  • Human rhinovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus
 Viruses

  • Human rhinovirus
  • Influenza A virus
  • Influenza B virus
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Bacteria

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep)

Specifications

  • Sample Type: Nasopharyngeal or throat swab in transport media
  • Hands-on time: 1-2 minutes
  • Overall Respiratory Performance (NPS specimens): PPA: 98.7% | NPA: 98.4%
  • Overall Sore Throat Performance (TS specimens): PPA: 96.2% | NPA: 97.9%
  • Storage Conditions: Freeze-dried in durable plastic pouches. Room temperature storage.
  • Kit Contents: Includes 6 test pouches and supplies for 6 tests.

Kit Part No.: 424573

Download the BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE R/ST System Information Sheet

BioFire Defense is authorized to sell the BIOFIRE FILMARRAY and BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE Systems and Panels manufactured by its affiliate company bioMérieux to US government agencies.