Supported critical samples
Positive blood cultures, positive urine samples and cerebrospinal fluid
QUICKprep is designed for critical samples requiring rapid access to a pellet with viable microorganisms.
Rapid Microbiology Workflow Acceleration
Rapid Sample Preparation for Faster Microbiology Workflows
In approximately 5 minutes, QUICKprep produces a pellet with viable microorganisms that can be standardized into a 0.5 McFarland suspension and used for downstream microbiology workflows, avoiding overnight incubation. In approximately 5 minutes, QUICKprep produces a pellet with viable microorganisms.
Why It Matters
Every Critical Sample Requires a Rapid Response
When a critical sample is positive, the clinical microbiology laboratory is under pressure to rapidly identify the causative microorganism and determine its antimicrobial susceptibility.
These downstream workflows require access to viable microorganisms. Conventional preparation typically relies on plate inoculation followed by incubation until sufficient colony growth is available for further testing, often adding an overnight delay.1
QUICKprep converts positive clinical samples directly into a viable microorganism pellet in approximately 5 minutes, allowing downstream clinical microbiology workflows to proceed without the delay of overnight colony growth.
Positive Critical Sample
Urgent need for microbiological analysis
Conventional Preparation
Plate inoculation followed by incubation
Preparation Using QUICKprep
Viable microorganism pellet prepared in approximately 5 minutes, directly from the positive sample
1. Tabak YP, Vankeepuram L, Ye G, Jeffers K, Gupta V, Murray PR. Blood Culture Turnaround Time in U.S. Acute Care Hospitals and Implications for Laboratory Process Optimization. J Clin Microbiol. 2018;56(12):e00500-18. doi:10.1128/JCM.00500-18.
How QUICKprep Works
Research-Led. Simple. Rapid
QUICKprep is the result of years of FASTINOV research in ultra-rapid microbiology, supported by intellectual property across three patent families. A short sequence of reagent addition, centrifugation and pellet recovery steps helps laboratories prepare samples efficiently.
Laboratory Integration
No Dedicated Instrument Installation Required
QUICKprep uses standard equipment commonly available in clinical microbiology laboratories and does not require the installation of a dedicated instrument.
The kit complements existing identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing platforms and can be integrated into the laboratory workflow without adding a dedicated instrument or occupying additional instrument space.
Needed instruments
- Micro centrifuge
- Pipettes
- Vortex
Indication for Use & Regulatory Status
Indication for use
The QUICKprep Kit is indicated for use in laboratory processing of human biological specimens in order to obtain a purified microbial suspension with viable cells for use in subsequent in vitro diagnostic testing, such as microbial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, using separate, validated in vitro diagnostic procedures.
Regulatory status
QUICKprep is CE marked in accordance with the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) 2017/746. QUICKprep may not be available or approved for use in all countries.
Scientific Foundation
Designed to Preserve Viability
QUICKprep combines a proprietary sequence of processing steps and reagents designed to remove unwanted biological material while preserving viable microorganisms for downstream testing.
The resulting pellet can be standardised to 0.5 McFarland and used in clinical microbiology workflows requiring viable microorganisms.
Explore the Scientific EvidenceKey facts
Preparation time
Approximately 5 minutes
Dedicated instrument installation
Not required
Target suspension density
≥ 0.5 McFarland
Microorganism viability
Preserved
Applications
Where QUICKprep Fits
Downstream clinical microbiology workflows
Identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and other workflows requiring viable microorganisms
The prepared pellet has viable microorganisms in exponential growth phase that can be standardized into a 0.5 McFarland suspension that is similar to the one obtained from colonies.
News & Insights
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Read article → View all News & Insights →FAQ
What is QUICKprep?
QUICKprep is a rapid sample preparation kit for critical samples. The kit produces a pellet containing viable microorganisms in approximately 5 minutes and helps laboratories begin downstream workflows without waiting for overnight colony growth.
Which sample types are supported?
QUICKprep supports positive blood cultures, positive urine samples and cerebrospinal fluid. Laboratories should follow the sample-specific procedures described in the instructions for use.
Does QUICKprep require dedicated equipment?
No dedicated instrument installation is required. QUICKprep uses standard laboratory equipment, including a centrifuge and pipettes.
Which downstream workflows can be performed after QUICKprep?
The prepared pellet can be standardized into a 0.5 McFarland suspension used in workflows requiring viable microorganisms, including MALDI-TOF identification and phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Laboratories should follow the requirements of the selected downstream method.
Has QUICKprep been scientifically validated?
Yes. QUICKprep has been evaluated through analytical studies and microbiology workflow studies. Supporting publications, scientific communications and performance data are available in the Scientific Evidence section.
Who are the users of QUICKprep?
Clinical microbiology laboratories handling critical positive samples where rapid processing is essential.
How can my laboratory evaluate QUICKprep?
Contact FASTINOV or your local representative to discuss your critical samples, current workflow and downstream platforms, or contact us through the form.
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