Product Description
Contents:
- 1 bottle of extraction reagent: 7 ml (1.0 M Sodium Nitrite):
T Toxic
R25: Toxic if swallowed - 1 bottle of extraction reagent: 7 ml (0.4 M Acetic acid)
- 1 bottle of positive control: 2 ml (Group B Streptococcus in solution (1×108 cells/ml) with 0.1 % sodium azide as a preservative
- 20 Test cassettes with rabbit anti-StrepB-antibody coated membrane and gold conjugate including disposable pipettes
- 20 extraction tubes including dropper-caps
- 20 sterile swabs
Beta-hemolytic Group B Streptococci are responsible for numerous diseases and are one of the most common infections which are life threatening to newborns. It is one of the main causes for wound infections, sepsis, meningitis, urinary tract infections and neonatal sepsis.
Test Details:
| Sample/ Sample Volume: | Vaginal or Rectal Swab |
| Test Time: | 5-10 Minutes |
| Sensitivity: | Detection cut off 5 x 105 Germinates (CFU) per mL |
| Specificity: | Detection cut off 5 x 105 Germinates (CFU) per mLNo cross reaction with other organisms |
| Storage: | 2°C to 30°C or Refigerated at 2°C to 8°C |