What samples can be used with Microdx?

Which samples can be used for Micro-Dx™?

Micro-Dx & Clinical sample
For Micro-Dx™ the following clinical samples are applicable:

  1. Body fluids: e.g., whole blood (EDTA- or citrate-stabilized), pleural fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, ascites aspirates, broncho-alveolar lavage, blood cultures, joint aspirates, liver abscess puncture fluid, plasma, platelet concentrates, pericardial effusion, urine
  2. Tissues: e.g., abscesses, aorta, artificial tissues, biopsy sphenoid sinus, bone marrow, heart valve biopsies, hematoma, lung tissues, mucus, pacemakers, paraffin blocks, pericard, prosthesis (e.g., heart valve)
  3. Swabs: e.g., bones, mouth, nasopharynx, wounds
  4. In general, Micro-Dx™ is designed for the analysis of primary sterile samples. Therefore, feces, skin washes, and all samples with a natural microbiome are not validated.

In particular, the following sample materials are inappropriate for the Micro-Dx™ protocol:
  1. Gelatinous samples (e.g., sputum)

  1. Cell cultures

  1. Blood cultures with activated carbon

  1. Swabs on agar gel media
Please also refer to “What are the sample requirements?”.


AppNote Clinical Evaluation Micro-Dx