nanoMR has developed the first system for rapid isolation of rare cells from complex matrices at levels of 1 cell/mL or lower. The immunomagnetic capture system can target multiple cell types simultaneously, for example capturing bacteria and fungi from bloodstream infections, or specific cell types, such as circulating tumor, or fetal, cells, in less than 30 minutes.

nanoMR's first product will address the blood culture market. The Pathogen Capture System recovers microbial cells directly from blood drawn into a standard Green-Topped Vacutainer tube and delivers purified microbial DNA in approximately 50 minutes. Analysis by conventional methods, such as PCR, permits identification of the causative agent(s) in less than two hours, allowing physicians to initiate appropriate therapy shortly after presentation of a suspected bloodstream infection