Elevating Microbial Identification in Pharma QC
Pharmaceutical manufacturers face increasing demands for precise microbial identification while balancing speed, compliance, and cost-efficiency. VITEK® MS PRIME, the evolution in MALDI-TOF technology, is designed to meet these challenges. Built by microbiologists for microbiologists, this benchtop, high-throughput system delivers fast and reliable species-level identification of bacteria, yeasts, molds, and mycobacteria. With a robust, validated database and a constraint-free workflow, VITEK® MS PRIME enhances productivity by maximizing the impact of daily laboratory workflow for impactful decision making.
New Study Confirms High Performance in Real-World Conditions
A recent study by Labor LS SE & Co. KG evaluated VITEK® MS PRIME’s performance in identifying 400 pharmaceutical-relevant strains. The system achieved 84.25% accuracy at the species level, using stressed and damaged bacteria, yeasts, and molds from environmental monitoring, highlighting its robustness in real-world conditions. Notably, it outperformed sequencing in mold identification, offering faster turnaround and a simpler workflow—ideal for routine industrial use. With regulatory updates like EU GMP Annex 1 and USP emphasizing species-level ID, VITEK® MS PRIME provides a compliant, high-resolution solution for contamination control and investigation. Download the study
ACM Pharma’s Strategic Choice
ACM Pharma, a leading contract lab, chose VITEK® MS PRIME to meet Annex 1 requirements and handle high volumes of microbial IDs. The system enables same-day results for recent isolates, supports urgent testing without disrupting workflows, and ensures quality through a validated IVD database. With the complementary RUO Saramis database, ACM Pharma can expand its capabilities and deliver comprehensive results tailored to client needs. Read the full interview
