Beckman Coulter MicroScan Conventional Panels

Advanced Identification (ID) and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) for Clinical Microbiology

The Beckman Coulter MicroScan™ Conventional Panels are precision-engineered diagnostic tools that provide comprehensive microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing for a broad range of pathogens. Designed for hospital and reference microbiology laboratories, these panels ensure reliable results that directly support clinical decision-making in infectious disease management.

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Key Features & Advantages

• Comprehensive Microbial Identification
  Detects and identifies Gram-positive, Gram-negative, fastidious bacteria, and yeasts, offering broad diagnostic coverage from bloodstream infections to respiratory and urinary tract pathogens.
• Accurate Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)
  Provides Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values with results aligned to CLSI and EUCAST breakpoints. Enables clinicians to prescribe targeted therapies and supports antimicrobial stewardship.
• Flexible Integration
  Panels are compatible with both MicroScan WalkAway® automated systems and autoSCAN-4 manual systems, allowing scalability across different laboratory settings.
• Quality & Reliability
  Standardized formulations ensure reproducibility and consistency of results. Each panel is rigorously validated against reference strains for performance reliability.
• Operational Efficiency
  Streamlined workflows with 20 tests per panel box, reducing cost per test and minimizing repeat runs. Supports faster turnaround time compared to traditional manual microbiological methods.

Clinical Applications & Use Cases

1. Fastidious Organisms – HNID Panel (B1012-10B)

• Purpose: Identification of Haemophilus and Neisseria species.
• Example: A CSF sample from a suspected meningitis patient is analyzed, confirming Neisseria meningitidis. This rapid ID allows immediate initiation of targeted therapy, reducing mortality risk.

2. Gram-Positive Pathogens – Combo Panels 33 & 44, MICroSTREP Plus 6

• Purpose: Comprehensive ID and AST of Gram-positive organisms.
• Example: A wound infection culture yields MRSA. The Gram Positive Combo Panel 33 provides MIC results, guiding clinicians toward effective non–β-lactam treatment options.

3. Gram-Negative Pathogens – Combo Panels 66 & 83

• Purpose: ID and resistance detection in Enterobacterales and non-fermenters.
• Example: A blood culture grows Klebsiella pneumoniae resistant to carbapenems. The Gram Negative Combo Panel 83 confirms CRE status, enabling immediate infection control interventions.

4. Fungal Pathogens – RAPID Yeast ID 2 (B1017-70)

• Purpose: Identification of clinically significant yeasts.
• Example: In a neutropenic patient, Candida glabrata is rapidly identified from positive blood culture, ensuring timely selection of echinocandin therapy.

Technical Specifications

The Beckman Coulter MicroScan™ Conventional Panels deliver comprehensive microbial identification and susceptibility testing with the reliability needed for clinical decision-making. Offering broad organism coverage, CLSI/EUCAST-aligned MIC data, and compatibility with automated workflows, these panels are essential for infection diagnostics, antimicrobial stewardship, and improved patient outcomes.