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: UK
• Isotopic: Yes
• Type of measurable elements: 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 Requirements and Consumption : Low power consumption — less than 240 watts typically
• Dimensions and Weight: 30 x 47 x 70 cm; weight 45 kg