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