POC Respiratory Interfaced Devices

Erika, we have been using ID Now platform for years, and recently we decided to explore other options and our team did a large scale comparison with demos and vendors interactions. The long story short, we are still with Abbott. Here are few reasons why we did not go with the other platforms, compared to ID Now (it is possible that something has changed or being resolved by the vendor): BioFire - very nice Throat (Flu, RSV, Strep and RhinoV) and NP panels, also larger panels available, BUT - the instrument is very noisy when running the test, you need different transport media for different panels, can not order just Flu or RSV during seasons. Cepheid - we have this platform in microbiology, people loves it, and it would be an easy switch, BUT you can not order RSV only, the test time is significantly longer, and the sample introduction process is a little bit complicated compared to ID Now, plus the reagent cost was a factor. COBAS Liat - it was a very good deal on the price, BUT you have to keep a refrigerator for the reagents, can not order just Flu or RSV, and the test time is significantly longer. Few words in favor of ID Now, customer service and tech support is very great!, personal approach to any problem, easy to negotiate deals or new requests, technically possible to run 3 tests with one NP swab, Covid>>reflex to Flu option, multiple instruments at a single location resolve the flaw compare to the panel style competitors. Good luck choosing your best respiratory platform, hopefully my inputs help!