Microbiology: MicroSeq ® Microbial Identification via Comparative DNA Sequencing:

Boston Analytical offers the most rapid and accurate means currently available for the identification of Bacteria and Fungi. We do this through the use of a fully validated, cGMP compliant State-of-the-Art technology and the Applied Biosystems 3130XL DNA Identification Analyzer with MicroSeq®. This system utilizes comparative DNA sequence technology. It is superior to current phenotypic procedures which can take days even weeks to complete and whose results are often inaccurate and unreliable.

We first isolate the samples DNA, amplify the 500 base-pair region of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene and then sequence the gene using the ABI 3130XL Genetic Analyzer. The MicroSeq® ID Software then compares the sequence data to the appropriate database library, providing a percent match or percent identity to the closest matches based on pairwise alignment algorithms and phylogenic trees. The MicroSeq® database library contains over 3,000 validated sequences for highly accurate species level identifications. The database libraries also support sequence polymorphisms.

If your manufacturing process requires sterility control then contamination can result in significant delays and increased operating costs. Boston Analytical provides a fast and accurate genetics based solution to your microbial identification needs. In as little as twelve hours from the submission of your isolate we can identify your contaminant. We offer expedited rush service and a competitive pricing structure based on your turnaround time requirements.

Comparative DNA Sequence Technology
Genomics Based Accuracy
Rapid Turnaround Time
Surprisingly Affordable