BaseClear offers MALDI-TOF identification services using the VITEK® MS from bioMérieux. With this identification method for bacteria and yeast samples a spectra is obtained using MALDI-TOF technology (Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight) and analysing this spectra with the VITEK® MS database. The VITEK® MS contains a comprehensive CE marked and FDA cleared database for bacteria and yeast. The peaks from the spectra are compared to the characteristic pattern for a species, genus, or family of microorganism, thus resulting in an identification.