BACT/ALERT® VIRTUO®
Harness the power of full blood culture automation.
The fully automated BACT/ALERT VIRTUO blood culture solution offers real-time notification of blood volume, quicker time to detection1, and virtually zero hands on time.
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Fully automated blood culture detection has arrived.
Maximize productivity and workflow efficiency with BACT/ALERT VIRTUO. This system offers revolutionary time-saving features including:
- True “load & go” workflow: Uses a built-in conveyor and carousel feed for blood culture bottles
- Reduced hands-on time: Automatic unloading and disposal of negative bottles
- Automated blood level detection: Immediate notification on bottles with improper fill volume
- Smart scanning feature: Automatically scans bottle label for full traceability
Automated Blood Culture Detection
Get results up to 20% Faster and reduce blood culture by ~3.5 hours.1
How does it work?
TIME-SAVING BENEFITS
Packed with features that give labs what they need most: time.
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Reduce Manual Labor
Our fully automated blood culture solution significantly enhances laboratory efficiency, virtually eliminating the need for manual labor.
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Increase Testing Capacity
The loading area accommodates up to 40 bottles simultaneously, optimizing throughput and scalability.
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Deliver Rapid Results
Our system delivers results up to 20% faster1 than similar alternatives, ensuring timely patient care and decision-making.
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Enhance Data Agility
Benefit from real-time notifications, comprehensive reporting, and advanced analytics.
True Data Integration with MAESTRIA™
The BACT/ALERT VIRTUO system integrates with MAESTRIA middleware, seamlessly connecting bioMérieux instruments with your LIS to deliver a comprehensive overview and elevated operational efficiency.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Joel Mortensen, PhD - Director of Diagnostic Infectious Disease Testing Laboratories, shares his perspective on the value of data integration using MAESTRIA middleware.
Additional Resources
CASE STUDY Cincinnati Children's Hospital
See how the BACT/ALERT VIRTUO helped deliver faster blood culture turnaround times and improved patient care.
INFOGRAPHIC Blood Culture Collection Education
We offer various support options to ensure successful blood culture education and BACT/ALERT VIRTUO implementation in your facility.
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What could your lab do with more time?
An evolving world deserves evolved diagnostics. Clinicians, laboratories, and patients all benefit when new technology is designed with their needs in mind. Reach out today and learn more about BACT/ALERT VIRTUO.
References
- Altun, O. et al. Controlled Evaluation of the new BACT/Alert Virtuo Blood Culture System for Detection and Time to Detection of Bacteria and Yeasts. J. Clin. Microbiol., 2016. 54: p. 1148-1151.