Summary of Rapid Diagnostic Tests at GLA for Infectious Agents (downloadable guide HERE):

Biofire Blood Culture Identification Panel (automatically done on positive blood cultures): Identifies common bacteria (with resistance genes) and yeast as detailed in this GUIDE for empiric antimicrobial therapy based on its results. Click HERE for an interactive algorithm based on this guide!

Meningitis/Encephalitis PCR Panel (orderable on CSF): Identifies 14 pathogens as detailed HERE

GI panel (replaces routine stool culture and many indications for ova & parasite examination): Identifies 22 pathogens as detailed HERE; positive C. difficile is reflexed to toxin EIA

C. difficile PCR (Cepheid) with reflex toxin EIA

Respiratory tests:

COVID-19 PCR (Cepheid): Nasopharyngeal or nasal swab

Respiratory Panel 2.1 (RP2.1) (Biofire): 22 pathogens (including SARS-CoV-2 and influenza) as detailed HERE (ICU patients or by ID approval)

Influenza A&B PCR (Cepheid): Nasopharyngeal swab

MRSA PCR (Cepheid): Nares swab

MTB PCR (Cepheid): Sputum (includes predicted rifampin resistance)