Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Shigella flexneri Polyvalent (1 to 6, X and Y) Agglutinating Sera

The Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Shigella flexneri Polyvalent (1 to 6, X and Y) Agglutinating Sera is a ready-to-use serological reagent designed for the presumptive identification of Shigella flexneri in clinical, epidemiological, and diagnostic laboratories. It is used in slide agglutination tests to detect bacterial antigens in cultured samples.

The polyvalent antisera provides broad coverage, detecting S. flexneri serotypes 1 to 6, X, and Y, making it a valuable tool for bacterial identification and differentiation from closely related non-motile E. coli (Alkalescens-Dispar group).

Key Features & Benefits

1. Reliable Serological Identification

• Detects Shigella flexneri serotypes 1 to 6, X, and Y.
• Provides visible agglutination with homologous bacterial antigens.
• Differentiates S. flexneri from non-motile E. coli strains.

2. Ready-to-Use & Easy-to-Interpret Results

• Supplied as a ready-to-use liquid formulation in a 2 mL dropper vial.
• Simple slide agglutination technique requires minimal preparation.
• Positive samples exhibit visible agglutination, while the control solution remains clear.

3. High-Quality Antisera for Diagnostic Applications

• Produced in rabbits and preserved with 0.5% phenol.
• Compliant with CE standards, ensuring high-quality diagnostic performance.
• Compatible with additional differentiation sera (R30164301) for E. coli Alkalescens-Dispar group differentiation.

Specifications

Applications

1. Clinical & Diagnostic Microbiology

• Used in epidemiological and clinical laboratories to identify Shigella flexneri from culture isolates.
• Differentiates between S. flexneri serotypes 1 to 6, X, and Y for diagnostic accuracy.
• Helps detect Shigella infections in outbreak investigations.

2. Food & Water Safety Testing

• Used in public health and food safety laboratories for screening Shigella-contaminated samples.
• Assists in monitoring waterborne outbreaks caused by Shigella flexneri.

3. Research & Bacterial Pathogen Studies

• Supports Shigella serotyping in bacterial classification studies.
• Enables researchers to study Shigella antigenic variation and immune response.

Storage & Handling

• Store at 2°C to 8°C to maintain reagent stability.
• Do not freeze, as freezing may inactivate the antisera.
• Follow biosafety guidelines when handling and disposing of biological reagents.

Ordering Information

Summary

The Thermo Scientific™ Shigella flexneri Polyvalent (1 to 6, X and Y) Agglutinating Sera is a high-quality serological reagent for presumptive identification of Shigella flexneri in clinical and research laboratories. This ready-to-use reagent offers quick, visible agglutination results, aiding in the detection, differentiation, and epidemiological tracking of Shigella infections.