Rapid Growth-Based Microbial Testing
From days to hours
IntuBio’s patented technology mimics the traditional cultivation method, delivering reliable Colony Forming Unit (CFU) results in hours rather than days using sophisticated optical scanning and label-free methods.
Patented Technology
Same Results, Only Faster
IntuBio’s patented technology mimics the traditional cultivation method. However, the same results are provided in hours rather than days by applying rapid growth-based microbial testing.
By providing rapid microbial analysis, IntuBio aims to revolutionize the way we approach microbiological monitoring. Our solutions are based on sophisticated optical scanning, providing label-free methods with minimal sample preparation.
Time-To-Result Comparison
IntuGrow delivers results up to 10x faster, enabling same-day corrective actions before production impact or product release delays occur.
The Process
How IntuGrow Speeds Up Your Lab
IntuGrow integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow, replacing slow manual incubation and counting with automated, continuous optical tracking.
Sample Preparation
Minimal preparation required. Samples (APIs, water, swabs, or complex products) are filtered or loaded directly into standard microtiter plates. No special reagents or labels are needed.
Unlike other rapid methods that destroy samples or require expensive fluorescent tags, IntuGrow is completely label-free and non-destructive.
Continuous 3D Optical Scanning
The plate is placed inside the IntuGrow scanner (or combined with the Mini-Incubator). The patented high-resolution 3D optical system scans the wells at regular intervals, capturing microscopic changes.
Automated Colony Tracking
IntuGrow’s advanced software algorithms analyze the time-lapse images in real-time. It automatically distinguishes growing microbial colonies from non-moving product debris or background fibers.
Real-Time CFU Results
Get definitive CFU/volume results in hours rather than days. The 21 CFR Part 11 software displays growth curves, time-lapse videos of colony formation, and generates audit-ready reports automatically.
Applications
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How does IntuGrow provide CFU results faster than traditional methods?
How easy is it to set up IntuGrow in my current lab environment?
Extremely easy. The IntuGrow system has a very small footprint (450 x 260 x 250 mm) and is designed to operate on a standard laboratory bench or inside a laminar air flow (LAF) hood. It uses standard microtiter plates and requires minimal sample preparation, making integration seamless.
Is IntuGrow compatible with various sample types?
Yes. The adaptable design enables analysis on a broad range of sample types, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), complex intermediate products, process water, environmental swabs, and food or beverage matrices.
Can IntuGrow handle varying sample volumes?
Yes. By utilizing our filtration-based sample preparation, IntuGrow can process sample volumes ranging from 1 ml to 200 mL, ensuring compliance with standard regulatory volume requirements.
What is the level of detection using IntuGrow?
IntuGrow has a detection limit of 1 CFU per sample volume. Since it mimics traditional cultivation, if a single viable microorganism is present and grows, the optical scanning system will detect it.
Does IntuGrow provide automated colony counting?
Yes. The IntuGrow software features advanced image processing algorithms that automatically identify, track, and count growing colonies in real-time, eliminating human error and subjectivity in colony counting.
Can you perform ID on recovered microorganisms?
Yes, the method is non-destructive and label-free. Because it does not require any fluorescent dyes, reagents, or destructive lysis, the cultured microorganisms remain fully viable and can be recovered for downstream identification or PCR analysis.
Is the software 21 CFR Part 11 compliant?
What type of consumables are required for IntuGrow operation?
IntuGrow utilizes its own specially designed membrane filters alongside standard microtiter plates and commercially available media. There are no expensive proprietary reagents required, keeping operating costs low.
Can IntuGrow analyze for molds and yeasts?
Yes. The optical scanning system detects a broad range of microbial life, including rapidly growing bacteria, slow-growing environmental isolates, yeasts (like Candida albicans), and filamentous molds.