# Cytophenix > Cytophenix is an Australian medical technology company developing Cytophenix FloCAST™, a rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) platform that delivers same-day results — approximately 4 hours from positive blood culture — to guide antibiotic treatment for bloodstream infections and help combat antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia. Cytophenix FloCAST™ combines acoustic flow cytometry with AI-driven analysis to produce phenotypic AST results 48–72 hours faster than conventional methods. The platform is For Research Use Only (RUO) — not yet cleared for in vitro diagnostic use. ## Company - [About Cytophenix](https://cytophenix.com/about): Team, mission, and company history. - [Careers](https://cytophenix.com/careers): Open positions and how to apply. - [Contact](https://cytophenix.com/contact): Contact details for general, investor, partnership, and media enquiries. - [Acknowledgement of Country](https://cytophenix.com/acknowledgement-of-country): Acknowledgement of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation. ## Product — Cytophenix FloCAST™ - [Cytophenix FloCAST™ overview](https://cytophenix.com/flocast): Rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing platform — how it works, panels, and time-to-result. - [Clinical Outcomes](https://cytophenix.com/flocast/clinical): Clinical evidence, studies, and patient outcomes for same-day AST. - [Laboratory Workflow](https://cytophenix.com/flocast/laboratory): Laboratory integration, sample workflow, and turnaround times. - [Health Economics](https://cytophenix.com/flocast/financial): Cost, reimbursement, and antimicrobial stewardship impact. ## Why it matters - [Sepsis Kills](https://cytophenix.com/sepsis): The clinical burden of sepsis and why time-to-appropriate-antibiotic matters. - [Preserving Antibiotics](https://cytophenix.com/preserving-antibiotics): Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how rapid AST supports stewardship. ## Research & Media - [Literature Library](https://cytophenix.com/literature): Peer-reviewed publications, posters, and presentations (gated). - [Press Releases](https://cytophenix.com/press): Company news, announcements, and media coverage. - [Investor Relations](https://cytophenix.com/investors): Information for current and prospective investors. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://cytophenix.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://cytophenix.com/terms-of-service) ## Key facts - Product: Cytophenix FloCAST™ — rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). - Time to result: approximately 4 hours from positive blood culture. - Technology: acoustic flow cytometry with AI-based analysis. - Regulatory status: For Research Use Only (RUO). Not FDA cleared. - Headquarters: Perth, Western Australia, Australia. - Legal name: Cytophenix Pty Ltd. - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cytophenix/