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Fully integrated and automated on-demand molecular diagnostic system.GENEXPERT (CEPHEID)Improving patient outcomes is the primary goal of any diagnostic system. But our GeneXpert® families of systems have set a new standard in workflow flexibility, 24/7 testing accuracy, and user-friendly design — delivered in an astonishingly beautiful and compact package. But we’ve done more than just repackage a good thing — we’ve improved on the fit, form, and function of the most popular molecular diagnostic platform on the market. GeneXpert System technology is the cornerstone of our unique approach to a molecular diagnostics product suite, which allows us to offer a complete menu of tests on a single, fully scalable, consolidated workstation. The GeneXpert System is available in a one, two, four, or 16-module configuration. All have our proven GeneXpert module at their analytic heart, and use the same patented cartridge technology for every Xpert® test.

GeneXpert Technology

Integrated micro-fluidic based system comprised of

• Instrument platform
• Cartridges
• Protocols and Controls
• Employ random access fluidic systems that bridge microfluidics with macro fluidics
• Uses multiplex, rapid real-time PCR technique (6-colors)
• Precision of microfluidics-based reconstitution, and simplification of automated filling
• Exploits proven SmartCycler® technology (Incorporate same “solid-state” thermal cycler/fluorometer module)
• Utilize families of cartridges
• No wet interface between instrument and cartridge to eliminate carry-over
• Integrated ultrasonic horn for rapid lysis of spores
• Total internal control of reagent system –
• No separate external positive or negative controls required
• Smart fluidics
• Encoded software driven motors for valve movement and integral hydraulic drives
• Advanced micro fluidics technologies to enable complex sample prep processing protocols (Many milliliters down to 10 micro liters)
• Automated data reduction and results interpretation.

The BacT/ALERT® 3D instrument is a state-of-the-art, automated microbial detection system. The BacT/ALERT® system offers advantages in every dimension of microbial detection testing.

From its space-saving modular design to its easy touch-screen operation and flexible data management options, every size laboratory can perform microbial detection with the BacT/ALERT® 3D.

USES

BacT/ALERT® 3D is used for detecting the presence or absence of microorganisms in:

• Blood
• Sterile body fluids

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Because it’s so easy to use, BacT/ALERT® 3D saves time, facilitates cross-training and helps prevent errors. This system offers immediate bottle recognition, putting you in control of bottle loading and unloading and virtually eliminating bottle handling errors during microbial detection testing. The system’s automatic, built-in quality control, along with a low false positive rate and a rapid response time of this system, means you do more in less time with greater accuracy.

The latest generation of BacT/ALERT® Culture Media brings the most advanced, innovative microbial growth and detection technology to your laboratory. BacT/ALERT® media provide unsurpassed performance, in the detection of a wide variety of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and yeasts.

With flexible data management options of an automated microbial detection system, and available with many different system options, BacT/ALERT® 3D allows you to choose the best configuration for your laboratory.

Plastic Bottles Mean Safety

Safety is an important consideration for any microbial testing. bioMérieux is committed to providing the safest products possible to the microbiology laboratory. BacT/ALERT® bottles are made of unbreakable plastic to protect them from breakage. They are also lightweight to reduce the cost of disposal and shipping.