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Automated methods in microbiology: II. Identification and susceptibility testing.
The American Journal of Medical Technology
|May 1, 1983
Summary
This paper reviews automated microbial identification and susceptibility testing systems, detailing the capabilities of Autobac, MS-2, and AMS, alongside microtiter systems like Sensititre and Sceptor.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Microbiology
- Medical Diagnostics
- Laboratory Automation
Background:
- Microbial identification and susceptibility testing are crucial for effective patient treatment.
- Manual methods are time-consuming and labor-intensive.
- Advancements in automation offer potential improvements in speed and accuracy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed overview of existing automated systems for microbial analysis.
- To compare the functionalities and capabilities of various automated platforms.
- To introduce emerging automated systems in clinical microbiology.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of three primary automated systems: Autobac, MS-2, and AutoMicrobic System (AMS).
- Detailed examination of four automated microtiter systems: Sensititre, Sceptor, Micro-Coder II, and Micro Scan.
- Description of two novel systems: API UniScept System and COBAS.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive descriptions of the operational principles and performance characteristics of each system.
- Comparative analysis highlighting the strengths and applications of different automated platforms.
- Introduction to new technologies poised to impact microbial testing.
Conclusions:
- Automated systems offer significant advantages in microbial identification and susceptibility testing.
- The evaluated systems represent a range of technological approaches to laboratory automation.
- Emerging systems like COBAS indicate future directions in rapid diagnostics.