Supplier: THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Directly detect antigens present in human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), serum, urine, or blood cultures using Thermo Scientific™ Wellcogen™ Bacterial Antigen Rapid Latex Agglutination Test.

Supplier: THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Wellcolex® Rapid Latex Agglutination test kits are designed for rapid and accurate identification of enteric bacteria, such as Salmonella, Shigella and E.coli. With its high positive and negative predictive values (PPV >98,7%) and results in less than three minutes, laboratories can use this rapid screening test to eliminate Salmonella-negative samples from further testing, reducing the number of samples requiring confirmatory testing.

Supplier: ENZO LIFE SCIENCES

Clostridium difficile toxoid A from Clostridium difficile, strain VPI10463 is a high potency toxin applicable to ELISA, antibody capture, cytotoxicity studies, immunogen and LINE assay.

Supplier: THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Dry latex test designed to demonstrate by slide agglutination strains possessing a serogroup antigen.

Supplier: THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

The technique of reversed passive latex agglutination (RPLA) enables soluble antigen such as bacterial toxins to be detected in an agglutination assay. In a standard agglutination assay, soluble antibody reacts with particulate antigen such as bacterial cells. However, in a reversed agglutination assay the antibody, which is attached to particles, reacts with the soluble antigen. The particles (in this case, latex) do not themselves play a part in the reaction and they are therefore passive.

Supplier: Merck

Most individuals infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 H after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and the majority of patients recover without treatment. However, in some cases, the diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalisation is required. Salmonella is a genus of rod-shaped, Gram-negative, non spore-forming, predominantly motile bacteria, belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Salmonella spp. are one of the most common causes of food poisoning worldwide and have been isolated from most types of raw food (e.g. meats, eggs and plant products). Their high resistance to drying combined with a very high heat resistance once dried makes Salmonella a potential problem in most foods, particularly in dry and semi-dry products. Food legislation in many countries includes limits on Salmonella – typically absence in 25 g of food. Traditional microbiological methods for detection of Salmonella in food and animal feed require a total of up to five days to obtain a simple yes/no result. Innovative, rapid tests make screening for pathogenic organisms easier. The one-step format reduces the possibility of errors during handling.

Supplier: THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS

Antigen-Antibody Tests, Streptex

Supplier: Hach

BART biodetectors are excellent diagnostic tools to help identify the presence and activity of various bacteria.

Supplier: Hach

Hach Paddle testers allow fast, easy screening of water samples, solid surfaces, and non viscous liquids where unsanitary conditions may exist. The paddle is a double-sided slide attached to the vial cap. Each side of the slide is used to perform a separate test. The slide has a moulded-in grid for easy colony counting without opening the optically clear, leakproof vial. Paddle tester, total aerobic bacteria/yeast and mould (tryptone glucose extract agar/sabouraud dextrose agar).

Supplier: Sartorius

The Microsart® RESEARCH Mycoplasma real-time PCR kit is especially designed for fast and reliable Mycoplasma contamination control in cell cultures, cell culture supernatants and media most applicable in research and development, e.g. biotech and biopharmaceutical research and development, universities and governmental research groups or for in-process control during biopharmaceutical production processes.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of human herpes viruses.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of hepatitis viruses.

Supplier: Genscript

ToxinSensor™ single tests kit with standard is designed to be a qualitative In Vitro end-point endotoxin test for human and animal parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

SUPREME Real time detection uses real-time PCR for the detection of DNA present in the mitochondrial genome in a simple, reliable, and rapid procedure. The assay is based on 5’ nuclease real time PCR reactions to amplify a unique genomic sequence in the target.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

PCR kits for the detection and simultaneous quantification of gastrointestinal pathogens.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

These kits allow the detection of allergic substances. Ideal for controlling and monitoring the various steps of food production.

Supplier: PRIMERDESIGN

Papillomaviruses are a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and a variety of animals. Although more than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterised HPV 6, HPV 11, HPV-16 and HPV 18 are the most clinically relevant.

Supplier: HYSERVE

To detect allergen in highly processed foods by special extraction solution and unique antibody. This lateral-flow test is a high-performance qualitative assay.

Supplier: Sartorius

The Microsart® ATMP Mycoplasma detection kit is especially designed for an easy and fast detection of mycoplasma in cell-based therapeutics like autologous chondrocyte transplants (ATMPs –advanced therapy medical products). Due to the short shelf life of these therapeutics, a fast result is needed. The PCR-technology makes it possible to reduce the time-to-result to only 3 hours.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Food safe kits provide a simple, reliable, and rapid procedure for detecting the presence of a specific pathogenic bacteria. The assay is based on 5’ nuclease Real-Time PCR reactions to amplify a unique genomic sequence in the target microorganism. PCR is a method used to amplify a specific DNA sequence which is typically amplified in a reaction containing a thermostable DNA polymerase, nucleotides, and primers complementary to the target sequence. When this solution is heated, the DNA molecule denatures, separating into two strands. As the solution cools, the primers anneal to the target sequences in the separated DNA strands and the DNA polymerase synthesises a new strand by extending the primers with nucleotides, creating a copy of the DNA sequence (amplicons). When repeated, this cycle of denaturing, annealing, and extending exponentially increases the number of target amplicons. In Real-Time PCR, specific fluorescent probes are used to detect the amplified DNA by hybridising with amplicons. These probes are linked to a fluorophore on one end and a quencher that suppresses fluorescence on the other. If the target sequence is present during the PCR, amplification occurs and the probe is degraded, resulting in fluorescence increase. Fluorescence is measured by a detector and the associated software plots the fluorescence intensity versus number of cycles, allowing the determination of the presence or absence of the target organism.

Supplier: Genscript

ToxinSensor™ Gel Clot Endotoxin Assay Kit is intended as an in vitro end-product endotoxin test for human and animal parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices. The limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test is a qualitative test for Gram-negative bacterial endotoxin.

Supplier: Genscript

ToxinSensor™ Chromogenic LAL Endotoxin Assay Kit is designed to be a quantitative In vitro end-point endotoxin test for human and animal parenteral drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

Supplier: MACHEREY-NAGEL

These products are used in testing the resistance of pathogens to antibiotics. For this test the filter paper sections can be impregnated with the antibiotic to be tested and placed on the inoculated nutrient medium. Depending on the effectiveness, a smaller or larger zone of inhibition is formed.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Gluten detection test kit by using qPCR. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder associated with an intolerance to gluten proteins mainly present in wheat, barley, and rye.

Supplier: BIOPREMIER

Food safe kits provide a simple, reliable, and rapid procedure for detecting the presence of an animal species in meat and meat products. The assay is based on 5’ nuclease Real-Time PCR reactions to amplify a unique genomic sequence in the target organism. According to European Commission Directive 2002/86/EC, food ingredients have to be declared. In the case of meat and meat products, the animal species has to be disclosed on the label. Moreover, the species autenticity can be highly relevant to consumers for economic, medical, cultural and religious reasons. Fraudulent substitution of cheaper meats in place of more expensive species, the inclusion of meat in non meat (vegetarian) products and the presence of allergens in food products are clear examples for the importance of this issue (Ballin, 2010; Dooley et al., 2004). Several methods are based on identification of proteins by means of electrophoretic and/or immunological methods. However, these methods are not reliable for application in highly processed and heated products due to the protein deterioration. DNA is more stable than proteins during processing and although it can be fragmented by several processes, modern DNA methodologies like PCR-based techniques still allow the identification of DNA from the different species present in a sample (Lockley & Bardsley, 2000). Real-Time PCR techniques are especially suitable for these products because small fragments of DNA can still be amplified and identified with high sensitivity and specificity (Dooley et al., 2004).

Supplier: CROSSTEX

The control suspension (growth promotion) contains <100 CFU`s/0,1 ml.

Supplier: MEDICAL WIRE EQUIPMENT

Viabank™ bacterial storage beads for long term storage of microorganisms at low temperatures.

Supplier: CROSSTEX

The control suspension (growth promotion) contains <100 CFU`s/0,1 ml.

Supplier: HIMEDIA

Antibiotic sensitivity disc are used to determine the effectivness of an antibiotic against a microorganism as a guide to antibiotic therapy.

Supplier: DIMANCO

Dipslide test for sulphate-reducing bacteria.