Pioneering Diagnostics

bioMérieux ID/AST Newsletter – Volume 2, fall 2017 

The microbiology lab plays a key role in the fight against antimicrobial resistance – a rising and critical health concern. At bioMérieux, we support you in your efforts with leading-edge technologies that allow you to provide rapid, reliable treatment information to your healthcare team. 

We also believe that openly sharing knowledge and best practices – like with this newsletter – can help with achieving your goals. Together, we are partners in combating antimicrobial resistance.

 

Candida auris

Who’s afraid of Candida auris? bioMérieux steps to meet new identification needs

It’s highly-resistant and often misidentified — but bioMérieux has reliable solutions.

By Victoria Girard

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ETEST

New additions to classic bioMérieux ETEST® line

MDROs are reducing our antimicrobial arsenal. ETEST® now tests important new drugs.

By Fabienne Combier

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FDA clearances

Recent FDA clearances bring important breakthroughs to US market

bioMérieux’s 3 new devices help US labs do more to fight resistance.

By Claire Barresi, Jérôme Fogarolo, Virginie Giroudon, Steve Michalik & Karen Pinkston

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VITEK 2

Maximizing the Use of the VITEK® 2 To Improve Patient Care

Mount Sinai Medical Center team personalizes system to get more out of VITEK® 2 — you can too

Special guest contribution by Vincent J. LaBombardi

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MIC2

How does VITEK® 2 Generate MIC Values?

Its continuous monitoring is more rapid than traditional methods — and results are accurate and reproducible.

By Michael Ullery, Sheila Farnham & Steve Michalik

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Tips AES

Tips & Tricks for the Advanced Expert System™ (AES)

Post these tricks close to your VITEK® 2 and get your whole team boosting efficiency.

By Steve Michalik

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