The IDmicro Breath from Compact Science Systems is a small, rugged, low-maintenance stable isotope mass spectrometer (SIRMS) for breath analysis that is easier to use and more cost-effective than traditional SIRMS instruments. It requires little user input as analysis involves loading samples and initiating an automated batch analysis with peak detection, background subtraction, and linearity performed automatically. The IDmicro Breath has a low cost per sample, minimal resource usage, and dedicated software that reports results in a clear format while logging data for quality control.

1. Easy to use
Traditional Stable Isotope Mass
Spectrometers (SIRMS) can be
costly, cumbersome, bulky and
fragile instruments. By contrast, the
bench-top IDmicro Breath from
Compact Science Systems is a
small, rugged, low-maintenance
SIRMS.
Analysis involves little more than
loading samples and initiating an
automated batch analysis. Peak
centre, background subtraction and
linearity routines are all performed
automatically, making life easier for
the end-user.We can always
customise an IDmicro Breath to
specific requirements too, ensuring
that it fits seamlessly into any
laboratory management structure.
In the unlikely event of a technical
difficulty, the IDmicro Breath is
predictably well thought-out: each
machine has its own IP address,
meaning that our support team can
diagnose and fix problems remotely.
Highly efficient
The IDmicro Breath is the most cost-
efficient system of its type in the
world. Helium gas consumption is
less than 20mls/min, power
consumption less than 250 Watts, no
compressed air is required, and the
reference gas is switched off
between reference pulses
What’s more, water is removed from
breath samples before being
introduced to the GC, using a self-
replenishing non-chemical dryer.
Using a modified CETAC
autosampler, the sample
throughput (needle to needle)
is less than 2 mins for routine
measurements. Cost-per-sample
is equally impressive, being at least
comparable with anything else
on the market.
Add to all this the IDmicro Breath’s
precision, and you’ve got a gold
standard measurement system at
near the cost of an auto sampler
infrared.
Exact science.
Breathing new life
into breath analysis.
The IDmicro Breath from Compact Science Systems is a new approach to breath analysis. It’s
designed to run with minimal complex configurations and confusing software interfaces, meaning
that the end user doesn’t necessarily need to be a specialist spectroscopist to use it. And, although
the IDmicro Breath is easy to use, it's got all the precision of a high-end research instrument.

2. Software and results
As a totally dedicated breath gas
system, the IDmicro Breath has its
own dedicated software: Isodelta.
This allows our machine to report its
results in an industry standard format,
clearly showing positive and
negative results. Data can then be
exported to an Excel file, access
database or printed in a clear
patient report.
Isodelta’s fully-automated settings
are complemented by a powerful
logging system, which means you
can look back through months or
years of data to see exactly how the
instrument was functioning when a
specific result was produced.
Naturally, all these logs can be
exported, archived or securely
deleted.
About Compact Science Systems
Based in the UK, Compact Science
Systems is the only company in the
world currently offering a dedicated
breath gas mass spectrometer for H.
pylori detection.
We were also the first company to
put a SIRMS to extra-terrestrial use;
we were asked by the European
Space Agency to deploy a machine
on the Mars Express in 2003.Although
specially designed, the key features
of that SIRMS – compactness,
sensitivity and robustness – form the
foundations of our entire range
today, including the IDmicro Breath.
Compact Science Systems Ltd.,
Lymedale Business Centre,
Hooters Hall Rd.,
Newcastle-under-Lyme,
Staffordshire ST5 9QF.
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 562544
Fax: +44 (0) 1782 562004
compactsciencesystems.com
Exact science.
Local representative:
Dennis Leigh,
Managing Director
and Chief Designer
at Compact Science
Systems, made the
Beagle 2 Mars
Lander's IRMS.