Thermo Scientific™ Neisseria meningitidis Agglutinating Sera

Description

• Perform serological identification of Neisseria meningitidis Groups A, B, C, D, X, Y, Z and W135 for epidemiological and diagnostic purposes using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Meningococcus Agglutinating Sera
• Group specificity is based on the identity of capsular polysaccharides and strains possessing these materials are specifically agglutinated by the homologous antiserum
• In cases of bacterial meningitis it is important in to obtain a presumptive identification of the infecting agent as early as possible, so that adequate antimicrobial therapy can be started
• Serological tests are based on the fact that antibodies in serum, produced in response to exposure to bacterial antigens, will agglutinate with bacteria carrying homologous antigens
• Homologous cultures should be used for positive control organisms
• Ready to use - Prepared reagents Easy to store - Store at 2-8°C Polyvalent sera are for slide use only
• Easy to interpret - Test suspension - Strong and clearly visible agglutination within one minute
• Control suspension - No visible agglutination
• Meningococcus Agglutinating Serum is produced in rabbits and preserved with 0.5% phenol
• Each dropper bottle contains 2 mL liquid and is ready for use
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.