VITEK System for Microbial Identification in Labs

The VITEK system is an automated microbial identification and susceptibility testing system used in clinical laboratories. It helps in rapid identification of bacteria and fungi.
Category
Laboratory Equipment
Where to get
Available in medical supply companies and laboratory equipment suppliers.
Applicable for
Microbial Identification | Susceptibility Testing
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

VITEK System FAQ


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What is Vitek 2?

The VITEK 2 is an automated microbial identification system that provides highly accurate and reproducible results as shown in multiple independent studies. With its colorimetric reagent cards, and associated hardware and software advances, the VITEK 2 offers a state-of-the-art technology platform for phenotypic identification methods.

What is Vitek MS?

Vitek MS is an automated mass spectrometry microbial identification system that can identify microbes in minutes. It uses matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) technology for the identi-fication of microbes . Vitek MS can be automatically connected and integrated with the Vitek 2 platform through Myla.

What is Vitek ® solutions?

VITEK ® SOLUTIONS offers a fully integrated, automated ID & AST solution for faster and more reliable results. The regularly updated databases and panels keep pace with new emerging pathogens, clinically relevant species, and breakpoints to provide more informed decisions sooner to support AMS programs and improve patient care.

What is Vitek MS V3?

Vitek_ MS v3.0 system in the iden-tification of filamentous fungi. Mycopathologia, 184, 645–651. 61. Ligozzi, M., Bernini, C., Bonora, M., Fatima, M., Zuliani, J., & Fontana, R. (2002). Evaluation of the vitek 2 system for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of medically relevant gram-positive cocci.

VITEK System References

If you want to know more about VITEK System, consider exploring links below:

What Is VITEK System

  1. https://www.biomerieux-usa.com/vitek-2
  2. https://store.pda.org/TableOfContents/ERMM_V2_Ch01.pdf
  3. https://www.biomerieux-microbio.com/how-does-vitek-2-generate-mic-values/
  4. https://www.biomerieux.com/corp/en/our-offer/hospital-laboratory/product-range/vitek-solutions.html
  5. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-030-68636-9_6
  6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC130656/
  7. https://www.biomerieux-nordic.com/instrument/vitek-2

VITEK System Information

  1. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1291233/Biomerieux-Vitek-2.html

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