Plex ID Universal Pathogen Detector

Close-up of the Plex ID pathogen detector interior showing illuminated sample processing modules and instrument housing.
Case Studies

Plex ID Universal Pathogen Detector

Client Snapshot
Sector: Diagnostics

Client Snapshot

Plex ID Universal Pathogen Detector

IBIS/Abbott hired StarFish to develop the Plex-ID universal pathogen detector. As is common with many projects, the science and core technology was provided by the client.

Rendered front view of the Plex ID Universal Pathogen Detector showing sample drawer, touchscreen interface and stacked processing modules.

Together, the two teams developed the Product Definition and developed the final product meeting the goal of providing sample reports every 30 seconds.

All of the design, engineering, software, prototyping, and documentation were done in house by StarFish team members except for the GUI and pathogen I.I. database, which were provided by the client (note: since that effort ending in 2009, GUI design has become a specialty at StarFish).

The IBIS/Abbott Molecular PLEX-ID system won the 2009 Wall Street Journal gold innovation award and was also recognized as the year’s 2nd most exciting development from the panel of judges at “The Scientist” magazine.

Internal rotary carousel of the Plex ID system showing multiple sample tubes, processing chambers and mechanical components.
Exposed internal structure of the Plex ID instrument showing frame, electronics, pumps and sample handling modules.
Close-up of the Plex ID pathogen detector fluidic module showing tubing, connectors and precision mechanical components.