Mold Identification by MALDI-TOF (VITEK): Introduction, Procedure, Benefits, Comparison with other methods, and Keynotes
Introduction of Mold identification using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry Mold identification using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, particularly with systems like VITEK MS, offers a rapid and reliable method for identifying fungal species, including molds, in clinical microbiology laboratories. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry is a …