Beckman Coulter MicroScan Conventional Panels

Beckman Coulter MicroScan™ Conventional Panels provide reliable, high-quality identification (ID) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) for a wide range of bacterial and fungal pathogens. Designed for use in clinical microbiology laboratories, these panels support rapid, accurate, and cost-effective microbial diagnostics.

Product Overview

Key Features & Benefits

✅ Comprehensive Microbial Identification – Accurately identifies a broad range of Gram-negative, Gram-positive, fastidious bacteria, and yeast.

✅ Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) – Provides Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) results for customized antibiotic therapy decisions.

✅ Standardized & Reliable – Follows CLSI & EUCAST guidelines, ensuring precision and reproducibility in clinical settings.

✅ Optimized for Clinical Laboratories – Compatible with MicroScan WalkAway® and autoSCAN-4 systems, streamlining automated and manual testing workflows.

✅ Time-Saving & Cost-Effective – Supports rapid microbial identification, enabling faster and more targeted patient treatment.

Use Cases & Applications

1. Rapid Identification & AST for Haemophilus & Neisseria

Panel: HNID (Haemophilus/Neisseria ID) Panel (B1012-10B)

Primary Use:

• Identification of Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, and other fastidious organisms.

Practical Example:

A clinical laboratory receives a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample from a suspected meningitis case. Using the HNID panel, the lab rapidly identifies Neisseria meningitidis, allowing clinicians to administer targeted antimicrobial therapy.

2. Gram-Positive Bacteria ID & Susceptibility Testing

Panels:

• Gram Positive Combo Panel 33 (B1016-164)
• Gram Positive Combo Panel 44 (B1017-218)
• MICroSTREP Plus 6 Panel (B1016-170)

Primary Use:

• Identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Gram-positive bacteria, including:
  • Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS), Enterococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp.

Practical Example:

A hospital microbiology lab isolates a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strain from a wound infection. Using the Gram Positive Combo Panel 33, the lab determines MIC values, enabling physicians to prescribe effective alternative antibiotics.

3. Gram-Negative Bacteria ID & Susceptibility Testing

Panels:

• Gram Negative Combo Panel 66 (B1016-171)
• Gram Negative Combo Panel 83 (B1016-193)

Primary Use:

• Identification and susceptibility testing of Enterobacterales, Pseudomonas spp., Acinetobacter spp., and other Gram-negative pathogens.

Practical Example:

A patient with a bloodstream infection (BSI) is suspected of carrying carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). The Gram Negative Combo Panel 83 confirms Klebsiella pneumoniae with resistance to meropenem, prompting infection control measures and targeted antibiotic therapy.

4. Yeast Identification for Fungal Infections

Panel: RAPID Yeast ID 2 Panel (B1017-70)

Primary Use:

• Identification of Candida spp., Cryptococcus spp., and other clinically significant yeasts.

Practical Example:

A neutropenic patient with suspected candidemia has a blood culture positive for yeast. Using the RAPID Yeast ID 2 Panel, the lab accurately identifies Candida glabrata, ensuring appropriate antifungal therapy selection.

The Beckman Coulter MicroScan™ Conventional Panels provide comprehensive microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, supporting efficient clinical decision-making and enhancing laboratory workflows. These panels are essential tools for microbiology laboratories, enabling faster pathogen detection, optimized antibiotic therapy, and improved patient outcomes.