DxM MicroScan WalkAway ID/AST System
The DxM MicroScan WalkAway microbiology system delivers trusted detection of emerging and critical antimicrobial resistance with gold-standard1 MIC accuracy. Designed with ease of use as a focal point, this bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (ID/AST) system provides streamlined workflows and enhanced performance compared to its predecessors.2 The DxM MicroScan WalkAway system continues the legacy of innovation and high-quality products you have trusted for 40 years. Enable your laboratory to optimize patient care while reducing risks, costs and operational burden associated with detecting emerging antimicrobial resistance.
MicroScan WalkAway ID/AST Systems Win Again
ID/AST System Benefits for Your Laboratory
Detect emerging resistance with MIC accuracy2- Accurate detection of carbapenemase-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)—a global, CDC-identified health risk4,5,6
- Advanced emerging-resistance detection for tough pathogens, including ESBL, MRSA, VRSA, VISA and VRE 2
- Reduced turnaround time for rapid and specialty ID panels
- Proven solutions through scientific expertise and proprietary antibiotic formulations
- Automated atypical-results detection with Integrated LabPro AlertEX for quick recognition and reporting
- More treatment options for patient therapy7 with fewest clinically significant drug-bug limitations
- Reduced offline testing provides faster turnaround time
- Customizable data management provides greater flexibility more actionable results
- Reduced labor and material costs through fewer confirmatory and repeat tests
- Lower cost of ownership with wide range of susceptibility tests on one panel
- Streamlined workflow supports testing for most routine samples through a more efficient Prompt™ system
- Optimized high-volume testing when paired with the Copan WASP DT: Walk-Away Specimen Processor and the Bruker MALDI Biotyper system
- Simultaneous processing of conventional, rapid and specialty panels on a single, automated platform
- Easy-to-view external LED indicators show status at a glance
- Simplified maintenance with updated reagent-handling system
- User-friendly software, #1-rated for ease of use per ServiceTrak8
Achieve greater efficiency
The DxM MicroScan WalkAway microbiology system includes LabPro Information Manager software designed to simplify workflow and minimize technologist interaction, while accommodating differing regional and institutional environments through extensive customization features. Our 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. Optional LabPro Connect software allows you to consolidate data from multiple testing systems on epidemiology reports right in your laboratory office.
The system's direct MIC detects emerging resistance, providing accurate results without reliance on historical data or virtual MIC.2
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2-line, 20-character alphanumeric vacuum fluorescence display |
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Set by computer at 35°C ±1°C |
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Code 39 standard conformance |
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1Kalorama United States Market for In Vitro Diagnostic Tests, 2017, pg. 878.
2Reference applicable Procedural Manuals for performance characteristics and limitations. Refer to publications for evaluation of performance with emerging resistance.
3ServiceTrak™ Clinical Executive Summary Report for ID/AST Systems, 2019.
4Bulik CC et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2010 July; 48(7): 2402–2406.
5Anderson KF et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2007 August; 45(8): 2723–2725.
6Woodford N et al. J Clin Microbiol. 2010 August; 48(8): 2999–3002.
7The assessment of clinically significant limitations is based upon a tabulation of CLSI Group A and B test and report recommendations published in the M100 guidance documents (excluding species with natural resistance) and 1st and 2nd drugs of choice published in The Medical Letter‘s Handbook of Antimicrobial Therapy, compared with the related FDA 510K summaries, device manufacturer‘s package inserts and product recall information. M100-S17, 2017.
8ServiceTrak™ Clinical Executive Summary Report for ID/AST Systems, 2016.
WASP is a registered trademark or trademark of Copan Italia SpA.
MALDI Biotyper is the property of Bruker Daltonik GmbH.
Prompt is a registered trademark of 3M.