Boost your laboratory's efficiency with DIFCO™ Salmonella O Antisera and other diagnostic products. These premium antisera, including Group A, are meticulously prepared to ensure accurate serological differentiation of Salmonella strains, crucial for managing infectious outbreaks. The lyophilized form provides sustained shelf-life and convenience.

Also featuring BBL™ Coagulase Plasma Rabbit, paired with EDTA, which facilitates rapid identification of Staphylococcus aureus via the direct tube method. Each kit easily reconstitutes to 15ml, making it a vital tool for your laboratory diagnostics. Complementing these are DIFCO™ M. Tuberculosis H37Ra and Macro-Vue™ RPR Card Test Kit, offering reliable assays for TB research and syphilis screening respectively. Achieve precise results while maintaining efficiency across various testing parameters.

Key Features:

• The DIFCO™ Salmonella O Antiserum offers high specificity for Salmonella serogrouping, ensuring reliable and accurate results in the laboratory setting. Its lyophilized form enhances shelf-life and ease of storage.
• BBL™ Coagulase Plasma Rabbit provides rapid and accurate testing for Staphylococcus aureus by facilitating the coagulase test. The inclusion of EDTA assures stability of the plasma during storage.
• DIFCO™ M. Tuberculosis H37Ra is a reliable control strain for TB research, renowned for its consistent results in susceptibility testing, making it a standard in the scientific community.
• The Macro-Vue™ RPR Card Test Kit allows for quick syphilis screening with its user-friendly design and card format, supporting high-throughput testing in clinical environments.

Uses:

• The DIFCO™ Salmonella O Antiserum is used for serological identification of Salmonella serogroups A-I & Vi, which is crucial for diagnosing infections and managing outbreaks. It helps in the differentiation of the wide range of Salmonella strains.
• BBL™ Coagulase Plasma Rabbit with EDTA is intended for use in medical laboratories to perform coagulase tests, which identify the presence of Staphylococcus aureus by its characteristic clotting of plasma. This is important for clinical diagnostics and treatment decisions.
• DIFCO™ M. Tuberculosis H37Ra is used for research and laboratory testing involving Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is utilized as a control strain for drug-resistant testing due to its well-documented susceptibility profile.
• The Macro-Vue™ RPR Card Test Kit is designed for serological screening of syphilis by detecting non-specific antibodies associated with the disease. It is widely used in clinical settings for rapid and reliable syphilis testing and diagnosis.

FAQs:

1. What is the shelf-life of DIFCO™ Salmonella O Antiserum?
The lyophilized form significantly extends the shelf-life, typically lasting up to 3 years if stored properly.

2. Can the Coagulase Plasma be re-used for multiple samples?
Each vial is intended for use in testing several samples, but re-use is not recommended once reconstituted for best results.

3. Is the M. Tuberculosis H37Ra harmful?
H37Ra is an avirulent strain used for research purposes. Nevertheless, it should be handled in a controlled laboratory environment with standard biosafety protocols.

4. How accurate is the Macro-Vue™ RPR Card Test Kit?
The test kit is highly reliable for syphilis screening, although positive results should be confirmed with more specific testing for accurate diagnosis.