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)

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