Identification of molds by MALDI-TOF MS (Rome,Italy)

Email:

Maurizio.sanguinetti@unicatt.it; Elena.decarolis@policlinicogemelli.it

Purpose of the test:

To rapidly identify pathogenic fungi, in particular molds

Short description of the test:

We setup a comprehensive database of MALDI-TOF spectra of pathogenic fungi, in particular molds

Cost price of the test:

0.50 euros per sample (2016)

Sample type(s) and volume:

Fungal strain to be tested

Transport instructions:

Refrigerated (2-8°C)

Additional comments(i.e. test accredited? yes/no):

The Microbiology Lab is accredited with Det Norske Veritas ISO 9001:2008 from 2005

Test frequency:

Daily

Contact Person:

Maurizio Sanguinetti

Institution name:

Catholic University of Sacred Heart

Lab contact:

Institute of Microbiology

Lab contact details:

Largo A. Gemelli 8
00168, Rome ITALY

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