Vitek Ms Prime Specifications [updated] Jun 2026

For consistent performance, the VITEK MS Prime must operate within strict environmental parameters.

No specification sheet is complete without caveats. The VITEK MS Prime has the following documented limitations: vitek ms prime specifications

To maintain identification accuracy, the system utilizes specific reagents and standardized target slides: For consistent performance, the VITEK MS Prime must

| Feature | VITEK MS (Legacy) | VITEK MS Prime | |---------|--------------------|----------------| | Laser Rep Rate | 60 Hz | 200 Hz | | Shots per spectrum | 500 | 1,000 (faster accumulation) | | Slide capacity | 48 spots (must swap) | 96 spots (single load) | | Throughput | 40 isolates/hour | 120 isolates/hour | | Integration | Manual load | Track-ready (WASPLab compatible) | | Footprint | Larger | 20% smaller bench footprint | VITEK MS-CHCA: Ready-to-use matrix solution for ionization

Disposable 48-spot slides split into three acquisition groups. VITEK MS-CHCA: Ready-to-use matrix solution for ionization.

Supplemental kits are available for the identification of Mycobacteria , Nocardia , and molds .