The detection of emerging drug resistance and identification of evolving pathogens is now available to microbiologists in the UK thanks to the launch of Microscan, says Dade Behring
Accommodating multiple workflow options, the Microscan Walkaway SI systems automate over 95% of routine ID/AST work while maintaining the option for manual readings, thereby improving both efficiency and productivity.
Simple to operate, the Microscan has been engineered to deliver maximum performance and flexibility.
It features automated reagent dispensing, results recording/ analysis, a choice of inoculation methods and requires minimal daily maintenance.
The broad range of panels available means that the Microscan Walkaway SI systems can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individual laboratories.
Furthermore, they utilise specialist Windows-based software that is also customisable to suit the analysis and reporting procedures of any laboratory.
Dried conventional panels of up-to-date antimicrobial agents provide accurate and reliable bacterial identification and susceptibility evaluation, while Synergies Plus panels allow for expedited MIC susceptibility tests to ensure timely detection of emerging and low-level resistance in more critical situations.
Compared to other automated ID/AST systems, Microscan is a cost-effective means to obtain full ID/AST automation in the microbiology laboratory.
Its high degree of accuracy and breadth of testing reduces the need to repeat/re-run samples or utilize other off-line methodologies.
Best described as 'bench-top microbiology in a box', over 6000 Microscan systems have already been placed worldwide, but this is the first time this innovative approach to automating ID and AST has been made available in the UK.
