Becton Dickinson BACTEC MicroMGIT reader

The BACTEC MicroMGIT reader is a specialized diagnostic instrument used in microbiological laboratories for the detection of mycobacteria. Specifically, it is designed to work with MGIT (Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube) culture systems, providing a manual or semi-automated way to interpret fluorescence levels within these tubes to determine bacterial growth.

The BACTEC brand has its origins in the United States, originally developed as a technology for rapid blood culture and TB testing. For decades, it has been a cornerstone of clinical diagnostics. The product is manufactured primarily in the United States by Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a global leader in medical technology, ensuring high standards for clinical accuracy and safety.

Today, the brand remains under the ultimate ownership of Becton, Dickinson and Company, which is headquartered in New Jersey, USA. BD operates as an integrated medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices, instrument systems, and reagents used by healthcare institutions, life science researchers, and clinical laboratories worldwide.