The BD BACTEC FX blood culture system builds on the proven history of previous BD BACTEC instrumentation, with advanced fluorescence detection technology, exceptional media performance and instrument reliability—adding vial-activated workflow, advanced ergonomics, blood culture observation. The easy-to-use workflow comes in a compact, modular design, which can be adapted to multiple space- and time-saving configurations for your laboratory staff.Superior patient care with leading microbial recovery and time to detection uniquely combined with safe blood collection, the most intuitive and innovative design and intelligent, cutting edge data management. Superior efficiency in blood culture from specimen collection to actionable results. With earlier detection and notification of positive blood cultures, clinicians can more quickly implement optimal therapy.

The BACTEC™ FX blood culturing instruments used with patented resin-containing media have shown higher rates of organism recovery, allowing for proper diagnosis and treatment of bloodstream infections.The FX utilizes the breadth of current media – from Plus, and Lytic to PEDs and special media for yeast, fungi or mycobacteria recovery – to support your different patient population and blood culture needs. It is essential to choose the most effective antibiotic neutralization system for maximum performance and superior patient care.

•Increased flexibility with the widest range of blood culture media

• Highly sensitive, fluorescence detection technology.

• Proven effective neutralization of a wide variety of antimicrobials

• Vial activation- the instrument knows from the user’s first action with a vial what the next step should be

• Enhanced visual indicators inside and outside the drawers

• Barcode scanner on each unit for improved accessibility/functionality

• Instant bottle and instrument status recognition

• Computer touch screen on each stack for vial management

• Blood culturing at the bench for reduced work flow interruptions

• simplifying information access on evening and night shifts

• Minimum maintenance and training

• The BACTEC™ FX Top instrument holds 200 vials.