MALDI-TOF automatic microbiology analyzer LabPro-MBT

for antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Overview
Beckman Coulter offers a portfolio of microbiology ID and AST panels, automated systems, informatics and high-volume automation to support clinical microbiology laboratories. Solutions are designed to streamline specimen processing, deliver accurate identification and antimicrobial susceptibility results, and consolidate actionable data.

Key benefits

• Improve workflow: automate and standardize specimen processing steps for a wide range of sample types.
• Accurate first-time results: direct MIC methods support detection of emerging and critical antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.
• Data management: LabPro software suite centralizes results, supports customized reporting and connectivity.
• Operational support: technical services available from installation through routine operation.

Product families and solutions

• MicroScan ID/AST Panels: ID and AST panels with conventional, rapid, specialty, MICroSTREP plus and ESβL plus panel formats for susceptibility profiling and organism identification.
• Microbiology Systems: Automated ID and AST platforms including DxM MicroScan WalkAway, MicroScan WalkAway plus and autoSCAN-4, with options to integrate Bruker MALDI Biotyper®.
• Informatics (LabPro): LabPro Information Manager, LabPro Connect and LabPro MBT for result organization, management and reporting workflows.
• Microbiology Automation (High Volume): End-to-end automation for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical tasks; examples include Copan WASP® DT Walk-Away Specimen Processor and Copan WASPLab™ with Copan Colibri.

DxM Trio ID/AST Solution
The DxM Trio integrates Bruker MALDI Biotyper®, the DxM MicroScan WalkAway system and LabPro-MBT software to combine rapid mass‑spectrometry identification, automated AST and unified reporting on a single workflow.

Awards and validation
Beckman Coulter instruments across immunoassay, chemistry, integrated systems, AST/ID and urinalysis have received clinical laboratory awards and recognition. Multicenter evaluations have demonstrated correlation of MicroScan panels with reference methods.

Technical characteristics / specifications

• Panel technologies: ID and AST panels in conventional, rapid, specialty and enhanced MIC formats.
• AST methodologies: Direct MIC methods for detection of antimicrobial resistance and critical resistance mechanisms.
• Automation: Walk‑away specimen processors and full WASPLab integration for high‑volume laboratories.
• Informatics: LabPro suite (Information Manager, Connect, MBT) for data organization, result management and reporting.
• Integration capabilities: Designed to integrate Bruker MALDI Biotyper with automated AST platforms and LabPro software.
• Use case: Targeted at clinical microbiology laboratories for diagnostic testing, antimicrobial stewardship and workflow optimization.
• Regulatory: Products for professional use; consult applicable IVD/IVDR requirements in product documentation.