BioFire

The firm also reported a 46 percent increase in molecular biology sales due to growth in its FilmArray line.

The test detects 11 viruses and three bacterial pathogens in approximately one hour and requires two minutes of hands-on time. 

On an organic basis, Q1 revenues grew more than 11 percent, driven in part by strong sales of its FilmArray, Vidas, and Vitek product portfolios.

The high-throughput system is now approved with the firm's Blood Culture ID, Gastrointestinal, Meningitis/Encephalitis, and the previously approved Respiratory Panel.