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APAS Independence – Artificial intelligence by microbiologists for microbiologists

What is APAS?

APAS is the acronym for Automated Plate Assessment System.

It is a revolutionary, best-in-class technology for the automated reading, interpretation and reporting of microbial growth on culture plates.

Culture plate being inspected by APAS Independence

How does it work?

The automated instrument (APAS Independence) uses advanced imaging and sophisticated AI algorithms to identify, interpret and count microbial growth on culture media.

What does it offer labs?

It provides a greater level of consistency, traceability and data integrity to your laboratory workflow.

APAS Independence benefits for laboratories

Free up microbiologist time

Automatically remove negative plates from the workflow

Rapid through-put

APAS reads 200 culture plates per hour with minimal interaction

Proven efficiency

Intelligent automation to streamlines culture plate reading workflows

Better data integrity

Eliminates variability and subjectivity of results

Automated reporting

Reports results directly to your LIMS

Easy integration and operation

Simple installation and training

"Using the APAS Independence we are able to manage our MRSA reads using only one staff member, enabling us to redeploy staff to work on developmental projects or areas of higher impact in the laboratory."

Alan Williams, Lead Clinical Scientist, HSL

APAS Independence benefits for microbiologists

Our platform was designed by microbiologists for microbiologists

We understand the challenges faced by microbiology laboratories and design solutions to make your job easier.

It simplifies workflows

The system automatically removes no-growth or non-significant plates from the workflow.

Improved staff satisfaction

Automate time-consuming, repetitive work using a sophisticated AI platform so you can focus on more productive tasks that add greater value.

It’s trustworthy, verified and validated

APAS has regulatory clearances from the US FDA, has achieved CE Marking to the new IVDR, is registered with the MHRA in the UK, and is listed on the ARTG in Australia.

"The implementation of the APAS Independence has been a really positive experience. Our staff, have found the instrument easy to use, intuitive and a real time saver, which eliminated any potential resistance to the technology."

Alan Spratt, Head of Department, Infection Sciences, HSL

Want to learn more about APAS?

See why The Halo, Health Services Laboratories (HSL) flagship laboratory in the UK introduced the APAS Independence for automated culture plate reading.

APAS INDEPENDENCE CASE STUDY

"It’s quite exciting to be the first in the UK to use the APAS Independence. The instrument has delivered on its promise, providing workflow efficiencies and is functioning well. The future potential of the instrument is great with the opportunity to expand into other areas, such as other high-volume negative screening applications, additional media and antibiotic susceptibility tests (AST)."