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Microscreen Legionella latex confirmation assay
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Microscreen Legionella latex confirmation assay
Product Code: M45
A rapid test for the confirmation identification of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 and serogroup 2-15 and non-L.pneumophila species of clinical significance grown on selective media. L.pneumophila is the most common cause of Legionnaires Disease. At present 16 serogroups exist, of which L.pneumophila serogroup 1 accounts for the majority of cases. In addition, a range of other species of Legionella have also been implicated as the causative agent of Legionnaires disease. Clinical and environmental awareness, and testing for Legionella, is rapidly increasing assisted by the introduction of several commercially available selective culture media. However, none of the media are specific for L.pneumophila serogroup 1 and not everything that grows on them is Legionella. Therefore a specific test is needed to quickly confirm the identification of isolates so that appropriate action can be taken. Microgen Legionella is an easy-to-use latex agglutination test for L.pneumophila serogroups 1 and 2-15 and now a range of non-L.pneumophila species which have been implicated as causes of diseases in humans. The kit provides specific results in under two minutes directly from a selective medium. Conventional methods for identification of Legionella utilise specific antisera in standard agglutination or immunofluorescence tests.
However, these methods lack sensitivity, are time consuming and can require specialised training and expensive equipment. The test latexes used in Microgen Legionella are coated with immunoglobulins which have been specially processed to minimise cross reactions with potentially cross reacting organisms, eliminating the need for a control latex, simplifying the procedure and increasing efficiency. Microgen Legionella has recently been improved by the addition of a new latex reagent which identifies a range of non-L.pneumophila species of clinical significance with a high specificity and no cross-reactions with L.pneumophila. Microgen Legionella contains test latexes for both L.pneumophila serogroup 1 and 2-15, and now a latex reagent for the following additional species; L.micdadei, L.bozemanii 1 & II, L.dumoffii, L.longbeachae 1 & II, L.jordanis, L.gormanii, L.anisa and L.feelei in a convenient 50 test pack with a long shelf life to offer the most rapid, specific and sensitive test for Legionella currently available.
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Dairy
Food
Water
Related Organism(s)
Legionella
Campylobacter Latex Confirmation Assay (Microscreen)
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Campylobacter Latex Confirmation Assay (Microscreen)
Product Code: M46
A rapid test for the confirmatory identification of enteropathogenic, thermophilic Campylobacter grown on selective agar. Campylobacter gastro-enteritis is most prevalent in young children, but outbreaks are also common in adults. In temperate climates the incidence of Campylobacter gastro-enteritis peaks in summer and early autumn, whereas in tropical climates peak incidences may occur in the cooler months. Campylobacter infection can be effectively treated with antibiotics but in the majority of cases, due to the length of time required by traditional detection methods, the acute phase has passed by the time a laboratory diagnosis is communicated to the physician.
Microgen Campylobacter is a rapid, easy-to-use test which can be reliably performed on selective agar colonies. Microgen Campylobacter can therefore reduce the time taken to produce a laboratory diagnosis and improve patient prognosis. Our test:
• Detects Campylobacter from solid selective media
• Permits the early detection of Campylobacter gastro-enteritis enabling appropriate therapy to commence immediately, thereby improving patient prognosis
• Is highly specific so that a presumptive identification can be reliably formed on the basis of the Microgen® test alone.
Our Microgen Campylobacter Rapid test detects:
C. jejuni
C. jejuni subsp. Doylei
C. coli
C. upsaliensis
C. laridis
C. fetus
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE UK ONLY.
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Clinical
Dairy
Food
Related Organism(s)
Campylobacter
Microscreen Strep latex confirmation assay
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Microscreen Strep latex confirmation assay
Product Code: M47
A rapid test for the confirmatory identification of Streptococci of Lancefield Groups A, B, C, D, F and G from culture plates. Most strains of Streptococci which have been isolated from human infections possess serological group specific antigens. Identification of the organisms includes extraction and characterisation of these antigens from organism grown in culture.
The classical method of grouping Streptococci has been the Lancefield method; however, it is very time consuming and requires considerable technical expertise. This has restricted its use to only a very few reference laboratories. The use of Latex Technology coupled with high quality, specific antisera and a specific enzyme extraction protocol has brought Streptococcal grouping within the reach of most laboratories. Microgen Strep utilises latex particles that have been sensitised with high quality group specific antisera. Cell wall antigens are extracted by rapid enzymic digestion and then tested by a panel of latex reagents. A positive reaction is denoted by a strong agglutination reaction.
The negatives remain smooth thus ensuring confidence in the final result. Microgen Strep Features · Rapid grouping of Groups ABCDFG · Enzymic extraction of all groups · Easy-to-read agglutination · Minimal cross-reactions between groups · High sensitivity to group D Rapid testing of Streptococcal antigens using latex reagents is a well established procedure. Release of the antigen from the cell wall can be accomplished by enzyme or chemical degradation. The enzyme reagent used in Microgen Strep is unique.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE UK ONLY.
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Clinical
Dairy
Food
Related Organism(s)
Streptococci
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