Ngaio Appointed Exclusive NZ Partner for ALIFAX S.r.l Solutions
Ngaio Diagnostics Appointed Exclusive New Zealand Distributor for ALIFAX S.r.l. Microbiology Solutions
Ngaio Diagnostics is proud to announce the exclusive distribution agreement with ALIFAX S.r.l., to further strengthen the relationship between the two companies, having first started working together in 2022.
This partnership positions Ngaio Diagnostics as the official and exclusive distributor for ALIFAX’s Microbiology product line, including the Alfred 60/AST, i-dOne, and Molecular Mouse platforms, bringing rapid and automated solutions to clinical laboratories within New Zealand.
ALIFAX S.r.l., a renowned Italian manufacturer of innovative diagnostic instrumentation, has earned global recognition for its automation-driven approach to clinical microbiology. Their systems enhance laboratory efficiency, improve diagnostic accuracy, and reduce turnaround times.
With this agreement, Ngaio Diagnostics will further ensure all New Zealand laboratories have access to the advanced technologies offered by Alifax S.r.l, and the local support from Ngaio’s technical team.
Alfred 60/AST – Fully Automated Microbiology Workstation
The Alfred 60/AST is a game-changer in liquid-based culture systems, offering real-time bacterial growth monitoring directly from clinical samples.
- Continuous growth monitoring using light-scattering technology
- AST (Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing) automation in under 5 hours
- Full integration with laboratory middleware and LIS
- High throughput with minimal manual intervention
This system dramatically reduces time to results for positive cultures and susceptibility testing, allowing clinicians to make faster, more informed treatment decisions.
i-dOne – Rapid Identification of Microorganisms
The i-dOne is a compact, fully automated system for identification of microorganisms directly from positive blood cultures, colonies, or urine samples using advanced spectrometric methods.
- Results in under 2 minutes
- Minimal hands-on time
- Ready-to-use reagents
- Eliminates the need for mass spectrometry or complex ID workflows
This platform supports rapid, actionable identification of pathogens, helping labs respond swiftly in critical care scenarios.
Molecular Mouse – Compact Real-Time PCR Platform for Rapid Molecular Diagnostics
The Molecular Mouse is a compact, benchtop real-time PCR system designed for rapid, multiplex molecular testing in clinical laboratories. Unlike traditional handheld devices, the Molecular Mouse is optimized for ease-of-use, fast turnaround, and flexible test menu expansion.
- Uses proprietary ready-to-use Lab-on-Chip cartridges – no reagent preparation required
- Delivers quantitative PCR results in under 1 hour
- Ideal for detection of pathogens and resistance genes
- Sepsis Panel – simultaneous detection of bacteria, fungi, and key resistance genes associated with Sepsis
- Antibiotic Resistance – rapid screening of genes like KPC, NDM, OXA-48
