Mindray AF-300 Automatic ID/AST Analyzer Capacity options of 32 Comprehensive ID/AST panels

The Mindray AF-300 Automatic ID/AST Analyzer is a fully automated microbiology system for the identification (ID) of microorganisms and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Built for small-to-medium clinical microbiology laboratories, reference labs, and hospital diagnostic departments in the Philippines, the AF-300 consolidates inoculation, incubation, reading, and interpretation into a single bench-top platform. It holds up to 32 comprehensive ID/AST panels for simultaneous processing, helping laboratories standardize their workflow and manage routine bacterial and yeast testing.

How the AF-300 works

The analyzer uses Mindray combo ID/AST cards and a five-wavelength optical detection system that matches the characteristic wavelengths of different biochemical colour reactions, generating specific data points for interpretation. Each panel cell is read by a dynamic algorithm at approximately 20-minute cycles, with reported turnaround times as fast as 4 to 5 hours depending on the organism and panel. Antimicrobial susceptibility is determined using serial doubling micro-broth dilution to report minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), in line with CLSI and EUCAST guideline references.

Key features and specifications

• Capacity: Up to 32 ID/AST panels loaded for simultaneous testing, with continuous (random) access for loading and inspection.
• Identification range: Primary panels cover 500+ bacterial species, including Enterobacteriaceae, non-fermenting bacteria, staphylococci, enterococci, streptococci, Neisseria, Haemophilus, yeast-like fungi, corynebacteria, vibrios, bacilli, and anaerobes.
• Susceptibility testing: Direct MIC reporting via serial double micro-broth dilution, referencing CLSI and EUCAST guidelines; covers 200+ antimicrobial agents across the panel menu.
• Detection: Five-wavelength optical detection with dynamic cyclic reading (~20-minute intervals).
• Turnaround: Results as fast as 4 to 5 hours.
• Resistance phenotype reporting: Reports recognised resistance markers including MRSA, BORSA, MRCoNS, VISA, hVISA, VRSA, VRE, HLGR, CRE, CRAB, CRPAE, MLSb, PRSP, PISP, and BLNAR.
• Automation: Automated dosing/inoculation, constant-temperature incubation, automatic data collection, dynamic interpretation, and self-inspection.
• Panel handling: Built-in barcode scanner for batch panel ID scanning to support efficient loading and sample traceability.
• Expert system: On-board expert system providing epidemiology, resistance-mechanism, and therapy-related reference information drawn from international clinical practice and laboratory standard guidelines.
• Power: 110-220 V, 50-60 Hz (10 amp circuit).

What is included, installation and service

The AF-300 is supplied as the bench-top analyzer with operating software and is compatible with Mindray ID/AST and combo panels ordered separately to match each laboratory's menu. As an authorized Mindray distributor in the Philippines, Medisense (Osyali Construction & Trading, Inc.) provides delivery, installation and commissioning, operator orientation, and after-sales engineering support including preventive maintenance, calibration, repair, and spare parts. Reagents, panels, and consumables are available for resupply. Contact Medisense for current pricing in Philippine Peso (PHP) and a configuration matched to your laboratory's testing volume.

Dimensions

Approx. 500 mm (W) x 710 mm (D) x 700 mm (H); weight 60 ± 2 kg. Recommended clearance: ~298 mm front, ~240 mm right side.

Supplied by Osyali Construction & Trading, Inc., an authorized Mindray distributor in the Philippines. Installation, training, and after-sales service available.