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The Sherlock® Mycobacteria Identification System
The MIDI Sherlock Mycobacteria Identification System is FDA
510(k) cleared and is intended to aid in the
identification of M. tuberculosis and differentiation from
other mycobacteria species through the analysis of mycolic acids derived
from cultured bacterial samples.
Sherlock uses a sample
preparation procedure and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
to yield qualitatively and quantitatively reproducible mycolic acid
composition profiles. Automated pattern recognition software
matches the sample's composition with stored patterns of
mycobacteria species and groups. The Sherlock software also
calibrates and monitors the system to ensure proper functioning.
Key Features of the Sherlock Mycobacteria
Identification System include:
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Rapid identification of
Mycobacteria species, including TB
- Distinguishes M. bovis BCG from the tuberculosis
group
- Under $5.00 per sample run
- Identification from mixed cultures (with non Mycobacteria)
- Environmentally-friendly solvents
- Classical visual confirmation
- No HPLC experience needed
- Excellent training and support
- Proven reliability and warranty
- New Library Coming
Soon: Corynebacteria, Dietzia, Gordonia, Nocardia,
Rhodococcus and Tsukamurella
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