Clear, Fast, Accurate Identification
In just minutes, VITEK® MS can provide single-choice identifications at the species, genus, or group level. With both VITEK® MS and VITEK® 2, clinicians receive quick information to adjust therapy for better overall patient care and outcomes.
Our proprietary Advanced Spectra Classifier offers robust and accurate results needed for optimal patient-care decisions. The VITEK® MS system reads each spectrum as a series of peaks that are detected and sorted by mass and intensity. With the use of the Advanced Spectra Classifier, better discrimination is provided as every peak is considered in the calculation of the identification result.
Optimized Workflow and Seamless Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (ID/AST) Integration
VITEK® MS is designed specifically for optimized workflow in the microbiology laboratory. Its 4-slide capacity enables parallel preparation of samples by four different technologists at separate workstations, with placement on the instrument at the same time. With 48 sample spots per target slide, 192 isolates can be tested per run.
- Guided slide preparation for ID and connection with AST using the VITEK® MS Prep Station
- Very few steps to obtain a result – same day ID and AST (with VITEK® 2) results
- Less hands-on time to focus on more value added tasks
- Variable throughput for large and small labs (1-192 samples/run)
VITEK® SOLUTIONS: Complete Traceability and Flexibility
Along with VITEK® 2, VITEK® MS is part of our integrated ID/AST and blood culture offer, combined to meet both your routine and critical testing needs. With our offer, you leverage your expertise to deliver test results that impact timely, appropriate therapy.
VITEK® MS provides complete traceability and flexibility that contributes to overall lab efficiency and confidence:
- Barcodes on reagents and disposables provide traceability by automatically linking ID with AST results for each isolate.
- Disposable slides:
- Reduce risk of erroneous results from contamination
- Reduce chemical safety hazard issues
- 3 acquisition areas or groups, each with a calibration spot
- Automatic verification of operation, tuning and alignment is transparent to the user