BioMérieux WatchFire Wastewater, Environmental Surveillance PCR Testing Method

BioMérieux has launched the WatchFire PCR testing method for molecular wastewater testing and environmental surveillance along with a first assay, the WatchFire Respiratory (R) Panel. The panel targets 22 pathogens and runs on the BioFire FilmArray Torch system. Used along with the firm's web-based Fireworks software, the method will deliver real-time trending information for viruses and bacteria in wastewater or environmental samples. The respiratory panel will be available worldwide in the second quarter of 2025, followed by the WatchFire Gastrointestinal (G) panel in the third quarter.