Automation systems are becoming more common in microbiology. The SIRscan is one modular part of the automation solution available from i2a (Pro-Lab Diagnostics) which now includes specimen handling, plate sorting and streaking, incubation, interpretation and identification.
Pro-Lab Diagnostics has long been associated with traditional isolation and identification techniques using, for example, latex, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and lateral-flow techniques. In addition, the company offers a ‘Virtual Experience’ with ‘Recitals’ at its facilities, where the concept of automated sensitivity testing (AST) and total laboratory automation (TLA) can be discussed and experienced in depth.