A biofilm is a group of microorganisms that stick together on a surface. They are up to 4,000 times more resistant to medications than individual bacteria. Biofilms are responsible for around 80% of chronic bacterial infections in the US, costing over $200 billion per year. BecSCREEN is an antimicrobial susceptibility test that determines the minimum biofilm eradication concentration to provide insight into treating chronic bacterial infections. It collects samples via swabs of infected areas or urine and tests which antibiotics will effectively treat the infection while minimizing antibiotic usage and promoting faster recovery.

2. What is a biofilm?
A biofilm is a collective group of microorganisms in which cells stick to each other on the surface,
working together whose sole purpose is to study the medications used to treat them and find a way to
adapt to them, making biofilms up to 4000-times more resistant than the same bacteria in the
planktonic state.
Responsible for approximately 80% of all chronic bacterial infections and costs the U.S. health care
system over $200 billion per year
What is becSCREEN?
becSCREEN is an antimicrobial susceptibility test that provides insight to
bacterial vulnerability based on the minimum biofilm eradication concentration
(MBEC) results for chronic bacterial infections.

3. Collecting a Sample
For surface infections: swab the infected area and store in the recommended charcoal based tube.
Once swab is placed in tube, package similarly to a serum sample. Make sure to include your
submission paperwork.
For urinary infections: Collect a mid-stream urine sample to avoid contamination, In other words,
allow the animal to begin urinating, and after a few seconds start collecting. Once you have the
sample, take a swab and swirl it in the urine briefly. Place the swab directly in the tube and ship via
fedex 2nd day.

4. Why Use becSCREEN?
becSCREEN™ Antimicrobial Susceptibility test provides insight to bacterial vulnerability
above and beyond current MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) testing.
Cutting edge technology can determine which antibiotics are going to treat the infection;
once and for all.
Promotes quicker, lasting recovery; resulting in improved quality of life for pets.
Reduces antibiotic usage as a result of choosing the correct antibiotics
and minimum necessary dosage the first time.
Tests for single and combination antibiotics.

8. Questions?