The BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) is a PCR-based multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use with the BioFire®
FilmArray® 2.0 or BioFire® FilmArray® Torch Systems for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple
respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) obtained from individuals suspected of
respiratory tract infections, including COVID-19.
The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the BioFire RP2.1:
| Viruses | Bacteria |
|---|---|
| Adenovirus | Bordetella parapertussis |
| Coronavirus 229E | Bordetella pertussis |
| Coronavirus HKU1 | Chlamydia pneumoniae |
| Coronavirus NL63 | Mycoplasma pneumoniae |
| Coronavirus OC43 | |
| Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) | |
| Human Metapneumovirus | |
| Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus | |
| Influenza A, including subtypes H1, H3 and H1-2009 | |
| Influenza B | |
| Parainfluenza Virus 1 | |
| Parainfluenza Virus 2 | |
| Parainfluenza Virus 3 | |
| Parainfluenza Virus 4 | |
| Respiratory Syncytial Virus |
