An evaluation of Vitek--an automated system for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.
We evaluated the Vitek system for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing with reference to its speed, staffing requirements, user friendliness, and data management. Its performance was satisfactory in all these dimensions, but it is expensive.
Manchester Public Health Laboratory, Withington Hospital.
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005103:Expert Systems; D006801:Humans; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008838:Microcomputers; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity