VITEK® 2
The VITEK® 2 system has everything healthcare laboratories need for fast, accurate microbial identification, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
The innovative VITEK® 2 microbial identification system includes an expanded identification database, the most automated platform available, rapid results, improved confidence, with minimal training time.
The VITEK® 2 system next-generation platform provides greater automation while increasing safety and eliminating repetitive manual operations. The rapid response time means results can be provided more quickly than with manual microbial identification techniques.
VITEK® 2: HEALTHCARE USES
Microbial Identification - bacteria and yeast identification (ID) Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) and resistance mechanism detection Epidemiologic trending and reporting
For Clinical Laboratory Professionals: Most automated Microbial ID/Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing (AST) platform reduces set-up time and minimizes manual steps Ergonomic workflow decreases the risk of repetitive motion injuries Compact, sealed ID/AST cards enhance laboratory safety, minimizes waste and prevents biohazard spills Rapid microorganism identification (ID) Gram negative bacterial identification Gram positive bacterial identification Yeast identification Neisseria, Haemophilus and other fastidious Gram negative bacteria identification Anaerobic bacteria and coryneform bacteria identification Rapid, same-day antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) increases microbiology’s relevance VITEK® 2 and ETEST® meet a laboratory’s antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) needs and deliver minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) for most organisms Gram negative antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) cards Gram positive antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) cards Fluconazole antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) card for yeast susceptibility testing Advanced Expert System™ (AES) automatically validates every result Resistance detection by phenotype identification Data management software and bidirectional interface with laboratory information system (LIS) allows for generation of epidemiology reports and antibiograms
For Clinicians and Administrators: VITEK® 2 and ETEST® provides a complete antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) solution, with MIC results for bacteria and
Features
VITEK® 2 Automated Systems
VITEK® 2 is a fully automated system that performs bacterial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
VITEK® 2 offers: Intuitive software User interface screen for immediate notification of system status to increase productivity. Unique vacuum filler provides both safety and the highest level of automation. Elimination of many manual steps: Designed for simple temperature verification. Completed tests are automatically ejected into an ergonomic trash container.
For larger volume labs, VITEK® 2 is available in two sizes: VITEK® 2 XL and VITEK® 2 60
VITEK® 2 Compact Automated Systems:
The VITEK® 2 Compact bacterial identification system, which is available in three sizes, brings VITEK® 2 technology to laboratories of every size. This instrument uses the same ID/AST cards, data management software and Advanced Expert System™ (AES) as the larger VITEK® 2 instrument.
The VITEK® 2 Compact features: Three-step setup procedure High level of automation Intuitive, icon-driven software Familiar Windows® format Easy graphical representation of phenotypes One-click result validation
Bringing VITEK® 2 productivity and automation to every laboratory Proven VITEK® 2 Technology available for every size laboratory Proven identifications using the same ID cards as the larger family of VITEK® 2 instruments Easy training and implementation reduces training time with icon-driven, user-friendly Microsoft Windows®-based PC software Improved workflow results in time, labor, and money savings Peace-of-mind and increased confidence with AES, the only second-generation expert system available for antibiotic susceptibility testing Rapid, reliable MIC susceptibility results
A compact design for optimal space savings: Height: 24" (60 cm) / Width: 28" (72 cm) Depth: 27" (68 cm) / Weight: 165 lbs (75kg)
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