Technology Platform

Bactest has developed free standing, self-contained, culture units of small volume that are capable of growing and detecting the respiration or gas exchange associated with a broad range of micro-organisms in the minimum time while providing effective safety barriers for the operator.

Measuring sensitive pressure transients, both positive and negative, the system is not limited to CO2 production as with some metabolic detection systems.

The technology optimises growth conditions and incorporates a highly sensitive detection system for rapid results.

Reduction of the potential for false positive or negative results is a prime design consideration.

In its simplest form, the system operates as a single sample but the technology is infinitely scalable and is designed to have low entry costs and minimal maintenance for the customer other than routine consumables.

The technology has application in a broad range of situations where pathogens or contaminating organisms need to be detected rapidly.


The technology is configured in 100 ml vessel format for industrial applications and now 50 ml vessels for use in Human clinical applications.



Bactest has developed an instrument which is

  • small & portable and can be used in any laboratory or in any location
  • modular and versatile
  • safe
  • requires no or very low maintenance
  • provides continuous and automated monitoring of cultures

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