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BIOMIC V3 Microbiology System
AUTOMATED ETEST READING
BIOMIC V3 automates the reading and interpretation of all varieties of Etest (bioMerieux). This greatly improves the speed, accuracy and standardization of reading.

An enlarged plate image with the Etest strip(s) and MIC value is displayed and confirmed on-screen by the user. Automated Etest code recognition confirms the correct Etests are placed and interpreted on the plate. A combination of Etests and disks may be read on 90mm or 150mm plates. Results may be transferred to your lab’s LIS/LIMS. High resolution Etest images are saved for future review.

BIOMIC V3 automates Etest:
  • Strip location
  • Drug code recognition
  • MIC zone reading
  • S-I-R interpretation
BIOMIC V3 Automating Etest Reading
​Quality Control & Inventory Management software is included with this module.  Learn More >
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Etest Plate Examples
Etest 150mm Plate
150mm Plate
Etest 90mm Plate
90mm Plate
Enlarged Etest Image
Enlarged Etest Image
150mm Plate with Disks and Etest
150mm Plate with Disks and Etest
90mm Etest Blood Plate
90mm Blood Plate
90mm Etest Blood Plate with Image Enhancement
90mm Blood Plate with Image Enhancement
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150mm Blood Plate
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150mm Plate with Double Sided Etest

Customer Testimonials - Automated Etest Reading
"Standardized reading of Etests and broth microdilution plates with BIOMIC V3"

"BIOMIC V3 provides our lab several advantages:                                               
  1. Standardizes reading E-test and broth microdilution plates
  2. Improves Quality Control testing and reporting
  3. Digitally records test results and plate images which may be reviewed at any time
  4. Provides a single instrument and interface for reading many types of plates
  5. Simplifies training of new staff "

Paul N. Levett PhD (D)ABMM FCCM FAAM
Assistant Clinical Director
Saskatchewan Disease Control Lab, Canada
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2010


"Etest reading and current CLSI guidelines in BIOMIC V3"

"Since 2006, BIOMIC V3 has been our primary AST-ID system for the reading of Kirby Bauers, Etests, and API panels. The yearly software updates keep us up to date with current CLSI guidelines including new drugs, breakpoints and expert rules. BIOMIC V3 allows us the flexibility to read sensitivity plates with both disks and Etests. We’ve never encountered any mechanical issues or experienced any downtime with BIOMIC V3.

Don Pearson
Lab Supervisor
Pender Community Hospital, Pender, NE, USA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2006

"Quick and accurate Etest and QC reading"

"We use the BIOMIC V3 to read and interpret all of our Kirby Bauers and Etests. It does so quickly and accurately. The system is very user-friendly and the touch screen monitor is a great feature. We store all of our disk lot #’s in the computer, so we no longer have to record them on paper. When running our QC panels, we are able to attach all of the lot #’s and expiration dates of the antibiotic disks to the disks tested for each panel. It is a great way to have everything documented and organized for CAP. The CLSI guidelines are always current. Technical Support (Nik) is outstanding. Someone is always there to take your call, and if they cannot help you at that moment, they get back to you in a timely manner. They also listen to feedback and have included some of our suggestions in their software updates. I highly recommend the BIOMIC V3 for accurate and standardized testing, ease-of-use, and excellent technical support."

Andrea LaGram
Microbiology Supervisor
Martin Memorial Medical Center, Stuart, FL, USA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2010

"Automated Etest reading and interpretation with BIOMIC V3"

"We have been validating BIOMIC V3 to read all Etest strips including Vancomycin, Penicillin G and Ceftriaxone. ~95% of the plates read agreed within one dilution (erring in the favor of patients.) The other ~5% of plates that required either adjustments or interpretation via a manual method were one's that have difficulty growing ( i.e. mucoid pseudos, VREs... and such). This will allow us to standardize reading and eliminate variability from tech to tech. With all of the Etest MIC values pre-programmed into the software, the results are instantly interpreted on-screen. In addition to its other AST/ID and QC features, BIOMIC V3 will prove to be a big time saver for our lab."

Del Warren
Microbiologist
Clarian Pathology, Indianapolis, IN, USA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2007

"Etest reading and QC with a friendly user interface"

"Our lab uses the BIOMIC V3 system for reading Etests. The system allows us to save images of the results and all QC data.  The User Interface is easy to use and all our data is easily accessible.  We are very pleased with the system."
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Rebekah Carman
Microbiologist
Ohio Department of Health Laboratories, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2017

"BIOMIC V3: A worthwhile investment for our micro lab"

"The flexibility of BIOMIC V3's drug panels provides our doctors with customized susceptibility test results, not available with other automated systems. By viewing and confirming plates on-screen, we trust BIOMIC V3's reliable results. With the simplicity of the BIOMIC V3, the Etest component has an enhanced viewing feature which has improved consistency and interpretation of results. It's low cost per test and minimal maintenance has proven to be a worthwhile investment."

Marc Galindo
Microbiologist
Women's Health Laboratory, San Antonio, TX, USA
BIOMIC V3 customer since 2006
BIOMIC V3 Microbiology System
Testing Modules: 
Broth Microdilution*
​Disk Diffusion
MIC Strip
Organism ID
Colony Count
Agar Dilution*
Urine Screen
Features: 
Quality Control &
Inventory Management

LIS Interface
Veterinary
Remote Access
MALDI-Link
​AMR Surveillance 

Resources:
Customer Testimonials 
Common Questions
Training & Support
Brochures
Publications 
Videos
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Press Releases
Guidelines:
CLSI
EUCAST
US-FDA
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*Agar Dilution & Broth Microdilution - Note in USA: For Research Use Only.  Not for use in diagnostic procedures
**TRINITY V3 functions are not intended in clinical labs for diagnostic procedures.