The Core Facilty offers a variety of different services related to the identification and quantification of microorganisms:
MALDI-TOF-MS / Bruker Biotyper System
- Fast identification of microorganisms down to the species level
- Extended databases available (dairy microorganisms, filamentous fungi, bifidobacteria, listeria, mycobacteria)
QX200 Droplet Digital PCR System
- Sensitive absolute nucleic acid quantification
- Detection and quantification of microbial DNA (e.g., detection of pathogens, GMOs)
