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News Release from: Oxoid | Subject: DR0190M
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 21 November 2003
Free trial of E coli serum test
The first 50 readers to respond will get a free trial of a new, rapid test for the direct detection of antibodies to E coli O157 Lipopolysaccharide in serum
A new, rapid test for the direct detection of antibodies to E coli O157 Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in serum is now available from Oxoid By eliminating the need for culture, Oxoid O157 Check LPS antibody kit (DR0190M) provides a result in minutes, allowing prompt action to be taken to prevent further spread of infection
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 18 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Although stool culture is performed routinely if E coli O157 infection is suspected, the prior administration of antibiotics can severely compromise the isolation and growth of the organism.
Antibodies to E coli O157 LPS will appear in the blood of infected patients at an early stage of infection.
A direct serum test, therefore, provides a useful additional aid to diagnosis.
Oxoid O157 Check LPS antibody kit is quick and simple to perform, providing a highly specific and sensitive result by latex agglutination in just three minutes.
As an introductory offer, Oxoid has made kits available to the first 50 enquirers - completely free of charge - providing an opportunity for the speed and simplicity of Oxoid O157 Check LPS antibody kit to be experienced first hand.
For further information about Oxoid O157 Check LPS antibody kit, and to apply for a free trial pack, email the company using the link provided, giving your full details and quoting reference DR0190M-offer.
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