Assessment of the FilmArray® multiplex PCR system and associated meningitis/encephalitis panel in the diagnostic service of a tertiary hospital

• Main Authors: Amanda Mostyn (Author), Marie Lenihan (Author), Donnchadh O'Sullivan (Author), Sara Woods (Author), Maureen O'Hara (Author), James Powell (Author), Lorraine Power (Author), Nuala H. O'Connell (Author), Colum P. Dunne (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Rapid and accurate diagnosis of meningitis/encephalitis (M/E) is essential for successful patient outcomes. The FilmArray® meningitis/encephalitis Panel (MEP) is a multiplexed PCR test for simultaneous, rapid detection of pathogens directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. 94 prospec...