Sensor Characteristic for Bacterial Detection

Low detection limit

Ability to detect single bacteria

Assay time

5 - 10 min for a single test

Assay protocol

No reagent addition needed

Measurement

Direct, without pre-enrichment

Format

Highly automated format

Operator

Minimum skill required to use the assay

Viable cell count

Should discriminate between live and dead cells

Size

Compact, hand-held

Species selectivity

Ability to distinguish individual bacterial species