Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) Testing – TECHLAB®
The gold standard in enteric pathogen detection
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cause foodborne and waterborne diarrheal disease that can progress to hemorrhagic colitis and haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). STEC derive their name from their ability to produce toxins (Stx1 & Stx2) similar in structure and function to the Shiga toxin produced by Shigella dysenteriae.
Product Overview
TECHLAB Shiga Toxin tests detect STEC (Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli) in faecal samples or culture, regardless of the serotype or other virulence factors.
Since certain treatments and medications can increase the risk of haemolytic uremic syndrome, prompt detection of STEC is necessary to prevent outbreaks and secondary transmission.
The Shiga Toxin testing options from TECHLAB are:
SHIGA TOXIN QUIK CHEK™
T30625
- Rapid membrane enzyme immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection and differentiation of Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2) in a single test device
- Sample type: human faecal samples
- Diagnosis up to 24 hours sooner than culture or other traditional methods
- Time to result: <30 minutes
SHIGA TOXIN CHEK™
T30696
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- Gold standard ELISA assay for the simultaneous qualitative detection of Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2) in a single test.
- Sample type: human faecal specimens or broth or plate cultures derived from faecal specimens
- Diagnosis up to 24 hours sooner than culture or other traditional methods
- Rapid 20-minute shaking or 50-minute stationary formats
- High correlation with Vero Cell cytotoxicity assay
Product Description
Code
Size
Storage
CE Marked
SHIGA TOXIN QUIK CHEK
T30625
25 tests
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yes
SHIGA TOXIN CHEK
T30696
96 tests
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yes
