Bactometer

bactometer is a disruptive next-generation portable magnetic device for cost-effective, accurate, rapid pathogen detection, and identification. bactometer is portable flow cytometer and a nucleic acid detection device that reads microfluidic cartridges. these cartridges have a well in which users deposit a sample from different complex matrices (e.g. swabs, body fluids). the cartridge is introduced in the bactometer device that contains inbuilt sample preparation for pathogens separation and concentration using a technology based on immuno-magnetic properties. after magnetic labeling and counting, the device performs a nucleic acid detection assay to obtain information regarding resistance genes, providing precious clinical information. the identification of a multiplexed set of microorganisms can be achieved in under one hour.