FilmArray Respiratory Panel 2.1 plus

The FilmArray Respiratory Panel 2.1 plus (RP2plus) is a multiplexed nucleic acid test intended for use for the simultaneous qualitative detection and identification of multiple respiratory viral and bacterial nucleic acids in nasopharyngeal swabs/samples (NPS) obtained from individuals with suspected respiratory tract infections. The following organism types and subtypes are identified using the FilmArray RP2.1 plus:

• Adenovirus
• Coronavirus 229E
• Coronavirus HKU1
• Coronavirus NL63
• Coronavirus OC43
• Human Metapneumovirus
• Human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus
• Influenza A, including subtypes H1, H1-2009, and H3
• Influenza B
• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
• Parainfluenza Virus 1
• Parainfluenza Virus 2
• Parainfluenza Virus 3
• Parainfluenza Virus 4
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus
• Bordetella parapertussis (IS1001)
• Bordetella pertussis (ptxP)
• Chlamydia pneumoniae
• Mycoplasma pneumoniae