Identificación microbiana for the laboratory
A set of methods and platforms for determining the species of an isolated microorganism, using biochemical, phenotypic or spectrometric techniques such as MALDI-TOF.
identificación microbiana guide
Identification of bacteria, yeasts and fungi in clinical microbiology, microbiological quality control in pharmaceuticals and food, and environmental surveillance, as support for diagnosis and decision-making.
How to choose identificación microbiana
- It depends on the type of microorganisms to be identified
- The method (biochemical or spectrometric)
- The sample volume
- The time to result
- The degree of automation and integration with the laboratory information systems. Specific values come from the catalog (Sanity)
Frequently asked questions about identificación microbiana
Which identification method is preferable: biochemical or MALDI-TOF?
Automated biochemical panels remain robust and affordable; MALDI-TOF identifies in minutes by protein fingerprint with very low per-sample costs once installed. The daily volume of isolates and the budget define the break-even point.
How fast is automated identification?
With MALDI-TOF, minutes from an isolated colony; with biochemical panels, hours. Compared with traditional manual methods (24-48 h), the impact on clinical turnaround or product release is direct.
Is it useful for the pharmaceutical laboratory as well as the clinical one?
Yes: environmental monitoring of clean areas requires identifying the isolates recovered in order to investigate excursions and trends. Reliable identification is part of the contamination control record.
What is needed to implement it in Mexico?
Equipment with local support for installation, training and service, up-to-date databases and, for clinical use, sanitary registration. Inolab supports the complete implementation.
Brands we represent in identificación microbiana
Available identificación microbiana models
- DxM MicroScan WalkAwayBeckman Coulter
- MicroScan autoSCAN-4Beckman Coulter
- MicroScan WalkAway plusBeckman Coulter
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