IDMicro Breath

Compact, cost-effective isotope ratio mass spectrometer for breath analysis. Suitable for detecting Helicobacter pylori, analyzing liver function, and other medical applications. Features fast analysis, low helium consumption, and a robust design.

• Status: Active
• Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
• Isotopic: Yes
• Analyte Type / Target Of Analysis: Light stable isotopes (C, N, S, O, H)
• Measurable Isotopes/Elements: ¹³C/¹²C in CO₂ samples
• Analyzer Type
  : Magnetic Sector MS
• Ion Source Type: Electron impact
• Inlet Types: Direct sample inlet for breath test tubes; reference gas injectors
• Mass Resolution/ Mass Resolving Power
  : >75 at mass 28
• Sensitivity
  : External reproducibility: ±0.15‰ SD for 5 measurements at natural abundance CO₂ (approx. 4%)
• Precision
  : ±0.15‰ SD for CO₂ at natural abundance
• Detector Type
  : Single Faraday detector
• Geometry Type
  : Magnetic sector
• Focusing Type
  : Fixed focusing system
• Magnetic Sector Radius/ Angle
  : 140 mm radius; 90° magnetic sector
• Cooling System
  : Air-cooled
• Vacuum System
  : Internal diaphragm pump for an oil-free vacuum system
• Gas Supply: Helium at 15 ml/min (analysis); 3 ml/min (standby)
• Power Specifications: Low power consumption — less than 240 watts typically
• Physical Specifications: 30 x 47 x 70 cm; weight 45 kg