The Clinical Significance of FilmArray Respiratory Panel in Diagnosing Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Joint Authors
Xie, Qing-Dong
Jiao, Xiaoyang
He, Ping
Li, Yazhen
Chen, Huanzhu
Weng, Huilan
Lin, Meirui
Ke, Changwen
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
FilmArray Respiratory Panel (FilmArray RP) test is an emerging diagnostic method in fast detecting multiple respiratory pathogens; the methodology and clinical significance of FilmArray RP in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) diagnosis were evaluated in this study.
Methods.
Specimens from 74 patients with CAP were analyzed and compared using FilmArray RP, traditional multiple PCR assay, bacterial (or fungal) culture, and serological detection.
Results.
FilmArray RP and multiplex PCR showed 100% coincidence rate in detecting coronaviruses 229E, OC43, HKU1, and NL63, human metapneumovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza viruses (PIV1, PIV2, and PIV4).
There were 15 viral specimens tested as disagreement positive results.
FilmArray RP had higher detection rate in detecting dual viral and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.
The positive bacteria (or fungi) were found in 25 specimens.
Conclusions.
This study demonstrated the capability of FilmArray RP for simultaneous detection of broad-spectrum respiratory pathogens and potential use in facilitating better patient care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chen, Huanzhu& Weng, Huilan& Lin, Meirui& He, Ping& Li, Yazhen& Xie, Qing-Dong…[et al.]. 2017. The Clinical Significance of FilmArray Respiratory Panel in Diagnosing Community-Acquired Pneumonia. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chen, Huanzhu…[et al.]. The Clinical Significance of FilmArray Respiratory Panel in Diagnosing Community-Acquired Pneumonia. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chen, Huanzhu& Weng, Huilan& Lin, Meirui& He, Ping& Li, Yazhen& Xie, Qing-Dong…[et al.]. The Clinical Significance of FilmArray Respiratory Panel in Diagnosing Community-Acquired Pneumonia. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1138510