Vitek Archives - Medical Notes

Mold Identification by MALDI-TOF (VITEK): Introduction, Procedure, Benefits, Comparison with other methods, and Keynotes

April 10, 2025 by Medical Lab Notes

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 …

Proteus penneri– Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynote

September 7, 2024 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction Proteus penneri is a Gram-negative bacterium found in various environments, including water and soil. It belongs to the family Enterobacteriaceae, sharing characteristics with other Proteus species. However, it differs from its relatives, like Proteus mirabilis, in its biochemical properties. This species can cause infections …

VITEK 2 Compact System: Introduction, Testing Requirements, Testing Procedure, Result Interpretation, and Keynotes

December 7, 2022December 26, 2021 by Medical Lab Notes

Introduction The VITEK 2 compact system is an automated microbiology bacterial and fungal (mainly yeasts) identification and antimicrobial susceptibility system. Testing Requirements 11. AST-Card-It is also of the following types- 12. VITEK 2 Compact (machine) Testing Procedure Result Interpretation Organisms Identification GN-Reagent Card: In this …