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IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium diffi cile GDH & TOX A/B

IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium diffi cile GDH & TOX A/B

IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium diffi cile GDH & TOX A/B

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Overview: The document provides information on IMMUNOQUICK® tests for detecting Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) and toxins A & B in stool samples. These tests are crucial for diagnosing infections caused by C. difficile, a significant nosocomial pathogen.
Specifications:
  • IMMUNOQUICK® C. difficile GDH: Specificity of 95.8% and sensitivity of 95.9%. Storage life of 18 months at 2-30°C.
  • IMMUNOQUICK® Tox A/B: Specificity of 88.0% and sensitivity of 99.0%. Storage life of 12 months at 2-30°C.
Procedures:
  • IMMUNOQUICK® C. difficile GDH: Mix 100 mg of solid or 100 µL of liquid feces with 1 mL of diluent, leave for 3 minutes, then add 100 µL of supernatant to the test well. Read results after 15 minutes.
  • IMMUNOQUICK® Tox A/B: Similar procedure with adjusted buffer volumes for solid and liquid samples. Results are read after 15 minutes.
Recommendations: Initial screening with GDH immunoassay is recommended. If positive, follow up with a specific test for toxins A & B.
Equipment: The BIOSYNEX® Reader automates result reading, storage, and provides connectivity options.
References: Each test kit includes 25 tests with necessary components for batch identification and quality control.
Contact Information: BIOSYNEX SA, France. Email: [email protected], Website: www.biosynex.com
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IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium diffi cile GDH & TOX A/B-1

IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium difficile GDH & TOX A/B 0 Rapid - Easy handling in only 3 steps - Results in 15 minutes 0 High performances - IMMUNOQUICK® C. difficile GDH * : • Specificity 95.8% - Sensitivity 95.9% - IMMUNOQUICK® Tox A/B ** : • Specificity 88.0% - Sensitivity 99.0% 0 Convenient - IMMUNOQUICK® C. difficile GDH : storage 18 months at 2-30°C - IMMUNOQUICK® Tox A/B : storage 12 months at 2-30°C EASY DIAGNOSTICS FOR LIFE _ FUMOUZE DIAGNOSTICS 'Clinical evaluation performed at C. difficile laboratory associated with the French National Reference Center of anaerobic bacteria and botulism - St Antoine Hospital ''Performance evaluated on 282 retrospective stool samples at a clinical laboratory and in-house site. BACTERIOLOGY

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IMMUNOQUICK® Clostridium diffi cile GDH & TOX A/B-2

THE SOLUTION Clostridium difficile is an anaerobic spore-forming bacterium which opportunistically dominates in the gastrointestinal tract when other flora are impacted by the use of antibiotics. C. difficile has become one of the most serious nosocomial pathogens impacting hospitals, nursing homes and other medical institutions. C. difficile causes antibiotic associated diarrhea and pseudo-membranous colitis (PC), a severe inflammation of the colon which can be life threatening, especially among the elderly. The detection of C. difficile enzyme and toxins is essential for optimal diagnosis :...

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