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IDEXX microbiology services
- Technology that delivers more reliable and accurate microbial identification
- Current and clinically relevant antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Flexible offerings designed to meet the needs of your patients
Discover more with MALDI-TOF
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF or MALDI) mass spectrometry represents new technology for microbial identification of over 4,000 species of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and fungi in less than one minute, resulting in more accurate identification.
The number of species and even sub-species this technology can identify is constantly improving as our database expands due to our global IDEXX network. This technology significantly reduces the time and potential human error involved in traditional methods of microbial identification.
Following species identification, each sample report is then evaluated by our team of experienced Microbiology specialists in the context of patient species, location of sample collection and anamnesis.
Current and clinically relevant antibiotic susceptibility panels
- Antimicrobial susceptibility panels run at IDEXX Reference Laboratories are based on specimen type/site cultured, organism grown, and patient species.
- Our team of scientists and specialists reviews and updates panels frequently to incorporate newer and more effective antibiotics guided by Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines.
- IDEXX uses advanced, automated platforms to deliver accurate results hours or days faster than manual methods.
Flexible offerings designed to meet the needs of your patients
- Agar plates and selective media, as well as enrichment broths are selected based on clinical history and sampling site. The usage of up to 9 media per sample, 5 different temperatures and 3 atmosphere conditions for incubation increases the likelihood that successful growth of pathogenic organisms can be achieved in the laboratory.
- For several sample types, additional testing is incorporated within the test code pricing for your convenience. These include Mycology and Gram staining for ear samples or a bacterial count and inhibition testing for urine testing.
Frequently used test codes
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EARSW |
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SARC |
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SARCG |
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UCE |
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UCEP |
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SW |
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