Panther Fusion® GI Expanded Bacterial Assay

A fully-automated approach to gastrointestinal (GI) molecular testing of Yersinia enterocolitica, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Vibrio vulnificus, Vibrio cholerae, Escherichia coli O157, and Plesiomonas shigelloides.1,2

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    Accuracy and Flexibility for the Patient and the Lab

    With highly sensitive and reliable results, the Panther Fusion® GI Expanded Bacterial assay supports informed clinical decision-making while seamlessly integrating into existing laboratory workflows.

    A New Approach to Gastrointestinal Bacterial Testing

    The global impact of foodborne disease is substantial with an estimated 600 million people becoming ill, resulting in 420,000 deaths annually.1

    Act Fast

    Trust more than just instinct. Panther Fusion GI Expanded Bacterial assay delivers the speed and sensitivity to diagnose enteric disease rapidly.2

    Accurate

    Leverage on accurate diagnostics to guide treatment decisions.1

    Relevant

    Tailor results2 to deliver what matters to you and your patients.

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    Simplify & Scale the Future of Diagnostics

    The Panther Fusion GI Expanded Bacterial Assay is part of the Hologic Molecular Scalable Solution, a portfolio combining a broad, high performing assay menu with high throughput automation. Designed to flexibly scale to meet your needs, from a single patient rapid result to population level screening.

    Proven Performance

    Providing high clinical performance and accuracy in gastrointestinal bacterial testing.1 The Panther Fusion GI Expanded Bacterial assay has a very high Positive Percentage Agreement (PPA) and Negative Percentage Agreement (NPA) with clinical comparator, in retrospective samples.1

    100% PPA

    98.2% NPA
    Yersinia spp.

    100% PPA

    96.5% NPA
    Vibrio spp.

    100% PPA

    99.4% NPA
    STEC O157

    100% PPA

    99.4% NPA
    Plesiomonas

    Evidence. Insight. Collaboration.

    Our education portal improves patient care through excellence in education, communication of clinical and scientific evidence, and partnerships with the healthcare community.

    Insights

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    Molecular Diagnostics in Vaginitis Testing, Elevating Accuracy & Efficiency

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    Navigating Respiratory Demands with Molecular Precision

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    FDA Market Authorisation for Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System

      1. Panther Fusion Expanded Bacterial assay [package insert]. AW-34378-001 Rev.001. San Diego, CA: Hologic, Inc.; 2025
      2. Panther/Panther Fusion System Operator's Manual AW-30520-001 Rev.001. San Diego, CA: Hologic, Inc.; 2024

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