BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel enhances detection of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in lower respiratory tract specimens

Table 4 Semiquantitative values of bacteria measured by the BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel in culture-positive and culture-negative samples

BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (copies/mL)^a	Culture methods		Total
BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia Panel (copies/mL)^a	Positive	Negative	Total
≥ 10⁷	23	13	36
10⁶	2	10	12
10⁵	0	12	12
10⁴	0	24	24
Total	25	59	84

^aSample preparation process, including the sample volume used for the assay, was off-label

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