MIT 1000 System Features

The Micro Identification Technology (MIT) MIT 1000 is a rapid, laser based bacteria detection and identification technology. The MIT 1000 is a non-biological bacteria identification system that is extremely easy to use. It does not rely on chemical processing, flourescent tags, gram stains, or DNA analysis.

The device uses the science of light scattering to identify the genus, species or subspecies of bacterial cells that are suspended in filtered water. The System identifies by measuring laser light scattered off individual cells as they pass through a laser beam.

The MIT 1000 uses these measurements in combination with our proprietary Identifier™ technology to rapidly and accurately identify the sample. Sample preparation is extremely simple, very fast and very inexpensive. The one minute process uses only filtered water and a few inexpensive disposables resulting in a cost per test of less than 15¢. No reagents, additives or chemicals are required. All the MIT 1000 requires is water.

Ounce the sample is made, the user places the sample vial in the System, clicks the "Identify" button, and enters sample tracking information. The MIT 1000 does the rest.

The MIT 1000 takes from 30 seconds to five minutes to do the identification test. Most identification tests are finished in less than two minutes. When finished, the MIT 1000 displays the results and is immediately ready to run another test.