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. AI algorithms generate test results and assist user decision making and reporting including pattern matching, character recognition, and image analysis.

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. 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

Quality Control & Inventory Management software is included with this module. Learn More >

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Etest Plate Examples

150mm Plate

90mm Plate

Enlarged Etest Image

150mm Plate with Disks and Etest

150mm Blood Plate

150mm Plate with Double Sided Etest

Etest Image Filters

Filter 1 - Natural

Filter 2 - Brighten

Filter 3 - Enhance Blue

Filter 4 - Enhance White

Filter 5 - Contrast

Filter 6 - Multi-Channel

Customer Testimonials - Automated Etest Reading

"Standardized reading of Etests and broth microdilution plates with BIOMIC V3"

"BIOMIC V3 provides our lab several advantages:

Standardizes reading E-test and broth microdilution plates
Improves Quality Control testing and reporting
Digitally records test results and plate images which may be reviewed at any time
Provides a single instrument and interface for reading many types of plates
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."

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