PhenoMATRIX®: AI for Microbiology Brochure
PhenoMATRIX® Advanced Artificial Intelligence for Microbiology. Preview the brochure below or download the PDF to share with your team.
What's inside
A PhenoMATRIX®-focused look inside Copan’s AI for Microbiology brochure, highlighting FDA 510(k)-cleared culture plate image assessment, automated sorting, LIS-linked expert rules, configuration tiers, and WASPLab® integration.
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FDA 510(k) clearedK251511 Cleared as a Class II Microbial Colony Image Assessment System for its intended use. - ●
Automated image analysis: Detects microbial growth, estimates semi-quantitative and qualitative colony counts, and differentiates isolates based on phenotypic colony characteristics. - ●
Automated sorting: Organizes culture plate images according to laboratory-defined classification parameters and expert rules. - ●
Configuration tiers: Review PhenoMATRIX® Essentials, Select, Plus with Auto-Release, and additional modules such as TAG where applicable based on regulatory status and implementation needs. - ●
LIS-linked expert rules: Combines patient information from the Laboratory Information System with laboratory-defined expert rules to assist technologists with final assessment and result definition. - ●
Chromogenic media support: Supports presumptive organism differentiation using CHROMagar Orientation media and laboratory-defined workflows. - ●
WASPLab® integration: Uses WASPLab® digital imaging to support AI-assisted culture plate image assessment within Copan Full Laboratory Automation workflows.
● Image analysis
● Digital microbiology
● Configuration options
● WASPLab® workflow
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Discuss PhenoMATRIX® configuration options or review distributor options to support evaluation, implementation, and availability planning for your laboratory.
Brochure context: This page highlights the PhenoMATRIX® sections most relevant to AI-assisted culture plate image assessment, automated sorting, configuration tiers, and WASPLab® digital microbiology workflows.
Important note: PhenoMATRIX® is FDA 510(k) cleared for its intended use. Certain additional configurations or functionalities may be labeled Research Use Only (RUO) or may not currently be cleared by the FDA for use in the United States. See the brochure for full regulatory details and intended-use statements. All final interpretations and resulting are performed by qualified laboratory personnel according to validated laboratory protocols. Product availability and regulatory approval may vary by country or region.
Additional resources
Explore supporting resources for PhenoMATRIX® evaluation, regulatory review, WASPLab® integration, and broader Automation & AI workflow planning.
Product resources
Explore PhenoMATRIX® AI-assisted image assessment, automated culture plate sorting, LIS-linked expert rules, and its role within the WASPLab® digital microbiology workflow.
Read more about PhenoMATRIX® FDA 510(k) clearance, intended-use context, supported culture media, and the role of trained laboratory personnel in final assessment.
Workflow context
See the WASPLab® platform that supports digital microbiology, smart incubation, and PhenoMATRIX® AI-assisted culture plate image assessment.
Explore Copan’s broader automation portfolio, including WASP®, WASPLab®, PhenoMATRIX®, Colibrí™, Radian®, and connected workflow solutions.
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