Thermo Scientific™ Legionella Latex Test

Description

• Rapidly differentiate and confirm the identity of predominant Legionella serogroups grown on selective media by latex agglutination using Thermo Scientific™ Legionella Latex Test
• Use this latex agglutination test for the identification of predominant Legionella species grown on plated media from patients with suspected Legionellosis or from environmental sources
• The test allows separate identification of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 and serogroups 2-14 and detection of seven other Legionella species which have been implicated in human disease
• Blue latex particles sensitised with antibody agglutinate in the presence of specific Legionella cell wall antigens to form visible clumps
• The following products are available for use with the Legionella Latex Test and are sold separately: Legionella Pneumophila Serogroup 1 Test Reagent (Part No
• DR0801M) Legionella Pneumophila Serogroup 2-14 Test Reagent (Part No
• DR0802M) Legionella Species Test Reagent (Part No
• DR0800M)— Legionella longbeachae 1 & 2, Legionella bozemanii 1 & 2, Legionella dumoffii , Legionella gormanii , Legionella jordanis , Legionella micdadei and Legionella anisa Not all products are available for sale in all territories
• Please inquire
• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand, combining powerful manual, semi-automated and fully automated test products and a comprehensive line of media and diagnostic products to offer a complete, end-to-end solution to quickly deliver the products you need and the quality results your laboratory depends on.