HMB X System
BioTech's patented HMB System measures bacterial and fungal populations based on their chemical makeup and metabolic activity. The HMB measures the production of oxygen gas produced during the reaction between peroxidase and catalase. Able to serve as a primary testing device, an early warning system or as a quality control tool, the HMB uses disposable test kits. Precision associated with biochemical tests is about + 3%.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| BioTech International, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| HMB X System |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| BioTech's patented HMB System measures bacterial and fungal populations based on their chemical makeup and metabolic activity. The HMB measures the production of oxygen gas produced during the reaction between peroxidase and catalase. Able to serve as a primary testing device, an early warning system or as a quality control tool, the HMB uses disposable test kits. Precision associated with biochemical tests is about + 3%. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: BioTech - HMB X.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 7.5 x 5 x 1 in (191 x 127 x 25.4 mm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.45 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery; One 9 V battery |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Pre-dispensed tube from HMB kit, Buffer, Scoop |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Buffer |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Every 2 years |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Cleaning as needed |
| Available Accessories |
| None |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year |
| Unit Cost |
| $1,280.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $2 to $2.50 sample cost |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| B. anthracis (Anthrax), Y. pestis (Plague), Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis, Brucella canis, Corynebacterium diptheriae, F. tularensis (Tularemia), Shigella spp., Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhi, Vibrio cholerae, E. coli O157:H7, Coxiella burnetii, Chlamydia psittaci, Coccidiomycosis immitis, and Staphylococcus enterotoxin B (SEB) |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Bacteria, Fungus, Algae, Molds |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Known environmental interferents. Presence of environmental bacteria (i.e., bacteria sample specific). It does differentiate between viable and nonviable organisms. It does detect spores. Not applicable for cross reactivity to proteins. Resistance to Interferents is sample specific |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; 10 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| 15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User's manual |
