Provide rapid, accurate species-level identification of >350 clinically relevant bacteria and yeast within self-contained, disposable cards, for use with VITEK® 2 instruments.
In the fight against healthcare challenges like Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms (MDRO), microbial identification testing (along with antibiotic susceptibility testing) is a key step to providing information necessary for targeted clinical responses and better patient-care outcomes*. VITEK®2 identification (ID) cards let you easily and safely test and identify a wide range of clinically relevant organisms. Designed for VITEK®2 automated instruments, VITEK®2 ID cards help ensure you can rapidly provide accurate, relevant results.
* Barenfanger et al, JCM, May 1999, Vol 37, No 5
VITEK® 2 ID cards offer a breakthrough innovation that’s inexpensive, easy-to-use and flexible. Each VITEK® 2 card is the size and shape of a playing card and contains microwells with identification substrates. For use with the VITEK® 2 family of automated instruments, they promote better laboratory workflow, standardization and time-to-results. VITEK® 2 instruments and consumables offer:
Closed system improves safety
Automated VITEK® 2 technology and VITEK® 2 ID cards provide reliable, accurate results for clinically important Gram-positive cocci, Gram-negative bacilli, and yeasts* - demonstrated in numerous peer-reviewed publications. Each VITEK® 2 ID card utilizes bioMérieux’s Advanced Colorimetry™ technology allowing:
*Examples of sources: Aubertine, JCM, January 2006, Vol 44 No. 1, pages 227-228.
Funke et al, JCM, Jan 2005, Vol 43, No 1, pages 84-88.
The wide variety of organisms that can be identified with VITEK® 2 ID cards means optimal testing flexibility. Due to an extensive ID database, you get accurate species-level identification, faster time-to-result, and less manipulation time* compared to other ID/AST systems. Your laboratory is better able to control expenses, eliminate unnecessary testing and quickly offer clinicians the information they need for patient treatment decisions.
Click on the links below to see the full list of organisms that can be identified by each card.
VITEK® 2 GN ID Card
Identification of fermenting and non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli
VITEK® 2 GP ID Card
Identification of Gram-positive bacteria
VITEK® 2 YST ID Card
Identification of yeast and yeast-like organisms
VITEK® 2 NH ID Card
Identification of Neisseria, Haemophilus and other fastidious Gram-negative bacteria
VITEK® 2 ANC ID Card
Identification of anaerobic bacteria and coryneform bacteria
*Examples of sources: Blondel-Hill, et al, Poster D-691, ICAAC, San Francisco, Sep 2006.
Rommler, et al, Poster C-123, ASM Orlando, May 2006.
VITEK® 2 card size
10 cm x 6 cm x 0.5 cm, 16 grams
VITEK® 2 Test Cards
For product availability, please contact your local bioMérieux representative.