Synbiosis Chromogenic ID software module for ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 colony counters

Synbiosis has announced the availability of its next-generation Chromogenic ID software module for the ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 colony counters. The software enables precise identification of pathogens including Acinetobacter spp, Candida spp, Klebsiella spp, Enterococcus spp, E.coli 0157, Listeria spp, Salmonella spp, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Vibrio spp.

The powerful software analyses chromogenic agars from media supplier E&O Laboratories and means microbiologists can use ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems to identify and count any bacteria or yeast cultured on chromogenic plates from E&O Laboratories and CHROMagar in seconds. This saves microbiologists time examining colonies and ensures that critical microbial identification results are consistent from one microbiologist to another.

The ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems allow precise chromogenic colony identification by capturing true-to-life colour images of colonies on chromogenic plates utilising their patented red, blue and green lighting. The systems simultaneously count the different coloured colonies of each species, providing objective, consistent data and reducing identification and keying errors. They generate accurate, fully traceable results which can be stored electronically for future audit.