Pilot Evaluation of the FilmArray® Childhood Systemic Infection (CSI) Panel

Inclusion Criteria

• •Subject has presented to the ED and is suspected of a systemic infection as indicated by a clinician order for blood culture
• •Parent/guardian gives written permission (and assent is obtained from children of sufficient maturity)
• •Blood specimen can be collected at the same time as the blood culture during the ED visit (or within 12 hours of being admitted from the ED)
• •Specimen is at least 500 µL (1.5 mL collection desired)