DNA identification is rapidly becoming the most accurate and reliable method of microbial identification. The application is ideal for situations where a rapid and accurate identification is necessary; results can be obtained in one day if the sample is received in the morning. Additionally, it is an essential tool in the identification of damaged or nonviable organisms. The benefit of having both microscopic Fungal ID and DNA identification available is that they complement each other to produce a robust identification system. Microcheck thoroughly researched the various types of DNA identification programs available and chose the Applied Biosystems hardware, software, and consumables. An accurate, reliable, and reproducible identification of any type of microorganism in a fraction of the time, compared to other methods, is possible using these state of the art tools and resources.