With the VITEK® MS IND MALDI TOF mass spectrometry system, discover the latest technology for microbial identification and get reliable results within minutes.
 

Extremely fast identification with efficient workflow

Revolutionizing microbial identification with incredibly short time-to-result, the VITEK MS system is extremely easy to use, requires minimal reagents while optimizing workflow

VITEK MS database : the pillars for high performance

The system database contains a large number of specific microorganisms for the food industry, increasing identification accuracy.

• Species represented by population : specific species’ characteristics can be revealed
• Average of 18 isolates per species from different fields (clinical, food and pharma) and geographical origins (Asia, America, Europe)
• Average of 40 spectra per species : several culture media and instruments

The VITEK® MS system relies on mass spectrometry, an analytical technique which determines the elemental composition of a sample. It is the latest technology for microbial identification. 

MALDI-TOF : Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization – Time of Flight analyzer

To perform identification, the sample to be analyzed is mixed with another compound : the matrix.
When the mixture is applied to a metal plate and irradiated with a laser, the matrix vaporizes and the sample gains an electrical charge, whose mass-to-charge ratio is measured.
 

To identify microorganisms, the VITEK MS:

• Ionizes the sample thanks to matrix and laser reaction
• Uses an electric field to accelerate the ions through the same potential
• Measures the time they take to reach the detector – Time of Flight
• Spectrum is sent and compared to a database