Product

Fusion Bacteriology Suite

An AI-assisted screening tool designed to reduce the time, effort, and cost of Gram analyses.

Transforming Pathology

Overview

Our Gram stain solution is a revolutionary, AI-assisted screening tool that can help laboratory technologists read Gram stained slides more efficiently and accurately using our AI-based algorithm, lab-optimized workflow, and LIS integration. It may be used to identify bacteria, cells, and yeasts from Gram stained slides.

The Techcyte Gram stain solution is for research use only and not for diagnostic use in the US.

Our Bacteriology gram analysis solution classifies and counts the following objects (for a full list see below):

Bacilli Gram + and Gram –

Cocci Gram + and Gram –

White Blood Cells

Epithelial cells

Yeasts & Fillamentus Fungus

two women wearing white lab coats review results on computer

Challenge & Solution

Direct microscopic examination of gram-stained slides has several disadvantages, including the cost and time it takes to perform the analysis via microscope, technician fatigue, distraction, and operator bias.

With our Gram stain solution, labs have the potential to reduce the time and effort it takes to perform Gram analyses and obtain greater inter- and intra-operator consistency and accuracy, using a more ergonomic computer monitor.

How It Works

4-step process:

Create slides

Slides are prepared by manual smear, cytospinning or automated slide preparation equipment.

Gram stain and coverslip are applied to slides prior to scanning.

Scan slides

Technicians load slides into the chosen scanner. Slides are then scanned and the resulting images are automatically uploaded to the Techcyte platform for AI analysis.

We accept any good-quality 80x image from a compatible scanner (for a list of compatible scanners, see below).

AI Analysis

Our AI algorithm uses a convolutional neural network to identify differentiating features and determine which combinations indicate a certain bacteria or other diagnostically significant objects. It then places them into the most likely classification for technologist review.

This algorithm is deterministic, making the same classification every time it is shown the same image. The whole process takes just minutes.

Technologist Review

Results are presented in a web-based interface where the technologist confirms the classification and verifies the presence, prevalence, and predominance of bacteria and other objects of interest.

They can also add notes or request an additional consult. The final results of the analysis are then automatically sent to their LIS.

Sample Types

Altered Skin/Wound Swabs
Biopsies/Tissues/Aspirates
Body Fluid Smears
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Cytospun Body Fluids
ENT
Genitourinary
Pus
Respiratory
Synovial Fluid

Supported Scanners

Hamamatsu S360

80x scanning, 40x 0.95 NA objective

Pramana Spectral M Digital Slide Scanner

Pramana M Pro, HT2, HT4

80 x scanning, 40x 0.95 NA objective

As a trusted distributor of top whole slide scanners,
we can help you find the perfect fit for your lab’s unique needs.
Contact us to learn more and find your ideal scanner solution.

Intended Features

State-of-the-art platform
AI-proposed images of bacteria and objects of interest, grouped by class and sorted by confidence
Customizable semi-quantitative prevalence scoring thresholds
No daily cycle of fatigue, distraction, or confirmation bias
Presents “Smart” FOV placed where objects of interest are concentrated
Automatically calculates presence, prevalence, and predominance of bacteria and yeast
Automatically detects sample rejection criteria
All digital LIS integration
Digital archiving & storage of slides

Benefits

May improve accuracy, efficiency, or consistency of gram analyses

Technologist can quickly eliminate negative slides

Increased contribution margin per test

More time is available for analyzing abnormal cases

May reduce technologist stress and fatigue

May help with the hiring and retention of technologists

Collaborators

For research use only and not for diagnostic use in the US.

Related Resources

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Overview

Our BV Gram stain solution is a revolutionary screening tool that helps medical technologists read bacteriology slides more efficiently and accurately using our AI-based algorithm, lab-optimized workflow, and LIS integration. It may be used to identify various bacteria, cells and yeasts from samples of vaginal origin.

Our BV Gram stain solution classifies and counts the following objects (for a full list see below):

Gram positive and negative bacteria (including gardnerella vaginalis)

White and red blood cells

Epithelial cells

Challenges & solutions

With our BV Gram stain solution, labs can reduce the time and effort it takes to perform gram analyses and obtain greater inter- and intra-operator consistency and accuracy, using a more ergonomic computer monitor.