MAAP-IR

Revolutionising microorganism identification

with Microbira Advanced Analytical Platform – Infrared

Introducing MAAP-IR

MAAP-IR is an AI diagnostic support platform revolutionising microorganism identification. The platform analyses FTIR spectra of microorganisms, which our AI system compares with a proprietary database of over 30,000 spectra to provide an identification.

The MAAP-IR platform is simple by design, with no additional reagents or complex sample preparation required, allowing easy integration into existing laboratory workflows. Identification occurs in the cloud, with clear results provided directly to the user within 3 minutes of the end of culture. MAAP-IR currently identifies over 35 microorganisms, and species-level performance exceeds 90% for validated species. Our platform covers over 75% of pathogens found in routine culture, including all ESKAPE pathogens, >80% of the WHO Bacterial Priority List and clinical yeasts.

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Why laboratories are choosing MAAP-IR

Clinically validated performance

99.2%

Gram-type

90.5%

Genus

88.5%

Species

Rapid identification

Rapid identification

Identifies microorganisms in under 3 minutes, with no additional sample preparation required

Real-world training

Real-world training

Proprietary training dataset, curated from geographically diverse locations to reflect real clinical samples

Cost-effective

Cost-effective

Low-cost, predictable subscription model, with reduced upfront costs and no ongoing reagent charges

Simple workflow

Simple workflow

No complex training or personnel requirements, for easy adoption and seamless integration in laboratories

High accuracy

High accuracy

Identifies over 75% of routine microorganisms, including ESKAPE pathogens and >80% of WHO Bacterial Priority List

Reagent-free

Reagent-free

No additional reagents required, reducing costs, wastage and inventory management admin
  • Rapid identification
  • Cost-effective
  • High accuracy
  • Real-world training
  • Simple workflow
  • Reagent-free

Fits seamlessly into your lab workflow

MAAP-IR is easy to use and works alongside existing methods such as MALDI-TOF and PCR, with a small footprint allowing easy installation.

Culture the specimen on agar

Collect ATR-FTIR spectra of the microorganism

Upload the spectra to MAAP-IR

Review results in MAAP-IR or download a report

Attenuated total reflectance (ATR)

MAAP-IR uses an FTIR spectrometer in ATR mode to collect infrared spectra from microorganisms. This needs less sample preparation, makes spectra easier to collect and gives high-quality data.

ATR-FTIR spectrometer with the MAAP-IR software on screen

Works with many patient samples, including blood, sputum, urine and stool.

Works with culture plates prepared within 24–48 hours.

MAAP-IR uses attenuated total reflectance (ATR) mode. This gives high-quality spectra with minimal sample preparation.

Machine learning algorithms analyse the spectra to identify and verify the microorganism accurately.

View results in the MAAP-IR software through your web browser, with a secure login. You can create, view, download and print PDF reports.

  • Easy to use
  • Results that are easy to interpret
  • Several microorganism libraries available
  • Identifies the top 10 clinically isolated microorganisms
  • Tells Shigella species apart from Escherichia coli
  • Identifies Candida auris
  • And more