Organism Identification

 The Ibis T5000™ Biosensor System is a universal biosensor platform for non-diagnostic use designed to help identify any biological organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites.

 Following DNA extraction and PCR amplification, the Ibis T5000 uses mass spectrometry to rapidly determine the precise weights of the nucleic acids present and the corresponding A, C, T, and G content of each amplicon. The Ibis T5000 Biosensor System´s signal processor determines the base compositions of the PCR products and helps identify the organisms present.

 In the broad microbe identification mode the Ibis T5000 Biosensor System is designed to help answer the question: "What microorganisms are in my sample?" If a novel organism is found, it is reported as novel accompanied by information about its relation to known organisms.