Microbiology LABBOOK 2015 53 Highlights: The WalkAway plus System includes LabPro Information Management software designed to simplify workflow and minimize technologist interaction while accommo- dating differing regional and institutional environ- ments through extensive customization features. The WalkAway plus System delivers gold-standard accuracy for microorganism identification and susceptibility testing. It also enables simultaneous processing of conventional, rapid and specialty panels on a single, automated platform. Additionally, the system delivers accurate emerging resistance detection for the toughest pathogens, including VISA, VRSA, and MRSA. The customizable LabPro AlertEX software automates detection of atypical results for quick reporting and directs staff to the most appropriate action based on customized institutional procedures. It is ideal for mid- to high-capacity laboratories. Beckman Coulter Ð MicroScan WalkAway plus System Highlights: iDplus Performance is a MALDI-TOF/TOF. It delivers flexibility and ease of use in a robust and reliable research-grade instrument. Advanced MS/MS performance utilizing the highest collision energy to fragment compounds for accurate structural analysis. The most versatile iDplus platform from simple identifi- cation to in-depth proteomics, lipidomics and sequencing. Shimadzu Ð iDplus Performance IDENTIFICATION/SUSCEPTIBILITY Highlights: Molecular Diagnostics made eazy! •• Detection of MRSA, CRO and VRE in 15-30 min. •• Isothermal Amplification •• Lyophilized tests, shipping and storage at RT •• 2 min sample pretreatment •• No DNA / RNA extraction necessary •• Portable device, mains or battery-powered •• Real-Time-Detection •• Use independently via touchscreen or link to a computer via USB cable Dimensions: 300 x 200 x 210 mm (h x w x d) Weight: 2 kg / 4.4 lb No of parallel samples: 2 Amplex BioSystems Ð eazyplex line Assays: lyophilized ready to use reagents, shippment and storage at RT, different sample material evaluated Highlights: Carbapenemases! Clear confirmation in 15 min even from blood culture! Precise evidence of: •• KPC, •• NDM, •• OXA-48 and OXA-181 •• VIM as well as •• CTX-M-1 and •• CTX-M-9 group Amplex BioSystems Ð eazyplex SuperBug CRE LABBOOK 201553