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Faster identification method for pharmaceutical microbiology with the MALDI Biotyper

20 Feb 2024

In this application note, Bruker emphasizes the significance of microbial contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing and the importance of detecting and preventing it through robust environmental monitoring. The note highlights MALDI-TOF MS as the standard for microbial identification, with Bruker's MALDI Biotyper® (MBT) system offering rapid and reliable identification down to the species level. With nearly 4,700 species covered in its reference library and the ability to create custom libraries, the MBT ensures comprehensive identification capabilities for pharmaceutical laboratories.

MALDI Biotyper® sirius System

Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

The MALDI Biotyper® employs MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for microbial identification, facilitating unbiased identification of microorganisms within a few minutes down to the species level, starting from culture. It boasts various features, such as ease of use, rapidity, robustness, high throughput, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency, making it a must-have for microbiology laboratories.

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