SHIGA TOXIN QUIK CHEK™

Description

Aids in diagnosis of disease caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) hours earlier than many other tests. Rapid, qualitative assay detects and differentiates STEC toxins Stx1 – and Stx2 – directly from fecal samples. Developed and Manufactured by TECHLAB, Inc.

• Offers analytical sensitivity of 0.04ng/mL
• Uses TECHLAB QUIK CHEK™ test format
• Provides results in less than 30 minutes
• Diagnosis up to 24 hours earlier than other rapid tests or traditional methods
• Compatible with primary fecal samples, broth, plate cultures and specimens in transport media

Test Principle

• Employs rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay
• Membrane Device contains reaction Window with two vertical lines of immobilized antibodies for Stx1 and Stx2, plus anti-horseradish peroxidase (HRP) control line
• Sample is mixed with diluent and conjugate and applied to sample well
• Stx1 and/or Stx2 in sample bind to antibody-peroxidase conjugates and are subsequently captured by immobilized Stx1 and Stx2 specific monoclonal antibodies in test lines
• Positive control reaction is indicated by vertical dotted blue line

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Specifications

• Detectable Analytes: STEC toxins Stx1 and Stx2
• Type: Shiga Toxin QUIK CHEK™
• Includes: 25 Membrane device pouches, diluent, wash buffer, conjugate, substrate, positive control, disposable plastic transfer pipettes
• Quantity: 25 Tests
• Test Time: 30 min.