BD Difco™ Salmonella O Antisera and Quality Control Antigens

Description

• Salmonella species cause a variety of human diseases called salmonelloses
• The range of disease is from mild self-limiting gastroenteritis to more severe forms, possibly with bacteremia or typhoid fever, which can be life threatening
• Hence diagnosis and identification of correct serotype is essential
• These antisera aid in detecting such serotypes and the quality control antigens check their performance
• Lyophilized, polyclonal rabbit antisera Polyvalent, specific for somatic antigens Cross-reactions are possible because serogroups may share non-major group antigens When properly rehydrated and used as recommended, each vial contains sufficient reagent for 60 tests For in vitro diagnostic use containing approximately 0.2% sodium azide as a preservative