For more than a year, our team at Mabritec has been using an internal tool that has changed how we handle challenging bacterial identifications in MabritecCentral. Unlike the standard algorithm, which returns a single best result, this tool allows us to manually compare results directly against the database using different parameters—giving us a second chance to find the correct identification when spectra are not optimal.
Now, we’re considering: Would our customers benefit from this level of control and insight?
Why We Built This Tool
Automated identification algorithms in MALDI-TOF MS are fast and reliable for most spectra. However, there are cases where the results are less clear—perhaps due to poor-quality spectra or borderline identification scores.
In these situations, having the ability to manually compare spectra against the database with adjustable parameters is invaluable. This is exactly why we developed this tool: to give our experts a deeper look, beyond the “single best guess” provided by the standard algorithm.
Key Features
- Fast and Embedded: Everything is directly integrated into MabritecCentral—no external software needed.
- Full Control of Parameters: Change comparison settings to explore alternative matches.
- “Second Insight” on Questionable Results: Gain hints when the standard algorithm might miss something due to bad spectra.
- Everything in One Place: Compare, review, and analyze without switching between tools or exports.
A Real-World Example
Sometimes, the automated algorithm might report an ambiguous result or fail to give a confident match. By using our manual comparison tool, our team can tweak the parameters, visualize alternative results, and often uncover the correct identification that would otherwise remain hidden.
This has been a game-changer for difficult cases—improving our accuracy and confidence in every final result we deliver.
Why We’re Considering Offering It to You
After over a year of using this tool internally, we’ve realized how much value it adds to our workflows. We believe that some of our customers, especially those who want deeper control over their identifications, could also benefit from this feature.
Would having this capability in MabritecCentral help your lab resolve tough cases faster?
Looking Ahead
We are exploring the possibility of making this feature available to our customers as an advanced option in MabritecCentral. Before we move forward, we’d love to hear from you—your feedback will guide us in making this tool as useful as possible for your work.
Your Opinion Matters
Would your team benefit from a manual comparison feature? Are there additional capabilities you’d like to see?
👉 Get in touch with us and share your thoughts!