Resumen

FARFAN, Mauricio et al. Filmarray GI^TM panel for detection of enteric pathogens in stool samples: preliminary experience. Rev. chil. infectol. [online]. 2016, vol.33, n.1, pp.89-91. ISSN 0716-1018.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0716-10182016000100016.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal infections remain a major public health problem worldwide and its etiologic diagnosis is one of the main challenges. In molecular diagnostic techniques recently developed, the Filmarray GI^® panel allows detection of 23 pathogens (14 bacteria, virus 5 and 4 parasites) within an hour. Objective: To describe the experience of Filmarray GI^® panel in the Molecular Biology Laboratory of Clinica Las Condes. Method: A cross-sectional observational study that includes the results of 305 stool samples tested by Filmarray GI^® panel was performed. Results: Of the 305 tests requested 99 (32.5%) were negative and 206 were positive (67.5%). Of the positive samples, in 107 samples (51.9%) one pathogen was detected and in 99 samples (48.1%) more than one pathogen was found. Conclusions: Describe the experience of using FilmArray GI^® panel in stool specimens, which highlights the large number of positive samples for a microorganism and co-detection of enteric pathogens.

Palabras clave : Filmarray GI^® panel; diarrhea; molecular diagnostic.

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