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.