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BD Pneumoslide™ S. pneumoniae Latex Test Kit

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Description

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Kit includes one 2.5mL vial of S. pneumoniae antibody-coated latex bead suspension, one vial of lyophilized polyvalent positive control (reconstitutes to 5mL), one 2.5mL vial with dropper, latex negative control, 50 stirring sticks and one glass slide.

Serologic latex slide agglutination test

  • Test results within three minutes
  • CLIA Complexity: High
  • Qualitatively detects capsular antigens of S. pneumoniae directly from isolated colonies or pure cultures from liquid nutrient broth
  • Visible agglutination occurs when the S. pneumoniae capsular antigen reacts with the antibody-coated latex beads
  • Sensitivity: 98.4% with colonies isolated on agar
  • Specificity: 93.0% with colonies isolated on agar

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Specifications

Clia Complexity High
Detectable Analytes S. pneumoniae Capsular Antigen
Sample Type Isolated colonies or pure cultures from liquid nutrient broth
Type S. pneumoniae Latex Test Kit
Includes One 2.5mL vial of Antibody-coated Latex bead suspension, One 0.5mL vial of lyophilized positive control, One 2.5mL vial of negative control, 50 Stirring sticks and One glass slide
Quantity 50 Tests
Test Time 3 min.
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