NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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Question
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What is the major drawback of the BioFire Film Array?
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It can only detect one PCR target
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It cannot detect slowgrowing organisms
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It can only do one sample per hour
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It cannot detect resistance genes
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -BioFire® Respiratory 2.1-EZ (RP2. Authorized by the FDA for the point-of-care space under an Emergency Use Authorization, the BioFire RP2. 1-EZ Panel (EUA) identifies a menu of 19 respiratory targets, including SARS-CoV-2, in one multiplex PCR test, with results in about 45 minutes.
Detailed explanation-2: -Using endpoint melting curve data, the BioFire System software automatically analyzes the results for each target on the panel. When the run is complete, the software reports whether each pathogen is detected in the sample. This information is printed in an automated response at the end of the test run.
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