BugPheno: Leading the Way in Rapid Sample Preparation
Our flagship product designed to transform sepsis diagnostics
Request InformationUnmatched Speed
Less than 2 minutes of hands-on time and under 5 minutes total turnaround. Get results when they matter most.
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Lab-Ready Simplicity
No specialized equipment required. Seamlessly integrate BugPheno into your existing laboratory workflow.
Universal Compatibility
Fully compatible with MALDI-TOF and AST workflows. Works with your current diagnostic infrastructure.
Product Features
Everything you need for rapid, reliable sepsis diagnostics
Lightning Fast
Complete sample preparation in under 5 minutes with less than 2 minutes of hands-on time. Built for time-critical diagnostics.
- <2 min hands-on time
- <5 min total turnaround
No Special Equipment
Integrate seamlessly into your current laboratory setup. No additional specialized equipment required.
- Standard lab equipment only
- Quick staff training
Universal Compatibility
Fully compatible with MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and antimicrobial susceptibility testing workflows.
- MALDI-TOF compatible
- AST workflow ready
Clinical Impact
May help shorten time-to-identification and support earlier initiation of targeted antimicrobial therapy.
- Shorter time to identification
- May support better patient care
- May ease pressure on ICU capacity
Simple Workflow Integration
BugPheno fits seamlessly into your existing diagnostic workflow
Positive Blood Culture
Start with your positive blood culture sample
BugPheno Preparation
Rapid sample prep in <5 minutes
Analysis Ready
Directly prep your 0.5McF or MALDI-target from the aliquot
BugPheno key facts
BugPheno is a rapid sample preparation kit from BugSee that cleans up positive blood cultures for direct MALDI-TOF identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in sepsis diagnostics.
- Under 2 minutes hands-on time
- Under 5 minutes total turnaround
- No specialized equipment required
- Pathogen agnostic
- Compatible with MALDI-TOF and AST
- Research Use Only — IVDR certification planned for Q1 2027
Frequently asked questions
What is BugPheno?
BugPheno is a positive blood culture cleanup kit made by BugSee. It prepares a clean bacterial sample from a positive blood culture so laboratories can go straight to MALDI-TOF identification and AST. BugPheno is currently available for Research Use Only (RUO); IVDR certification is planned for Q1 2027.
How fast is BugPheno?
BugPheno needs under 2 minutes of hands-on time and has a total turnaround of under 5 minutes.
Does BugPheno need special equipment?
No. BugPheno requires no specialized equipment and fits into existing microbiology laboratory workflows.
Is BugPheno compatible with MALDI-TOF and AST?
Yes. The prepared sample is intended for downstream MALDI-TOF identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).
Which pathogens does BugPheno work with?
BugPheno is pathogen agnostic: the sample preparation does not depend on knowing the organism in advance.
Who makes BugPheno?
BugPheno is developed by BugSee, based at Karolinska Campus, Solna, Sweden. Contact: info@bugsee.bio.
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