Tru Strep Pneumo

Tru Strep Pneumo

Tru Strep Pneumo

Product catalog summary
Overview
Tru Legionella® and Tru Strep Pneumo™ are diagnostic tools designed to improve patient outcomes and antibiotic stewardship by accurately detecting Legionella pneumophila and Streptococcus pneumoniae. These tests provide rapid results, enabling healthcare providers to make informed treatment decisions.
Key Features
  • Rapid Detection: Both tests deliver results in 20 minutes, detecting Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine and Streptococcus pneumoniae in urine and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
  • Improved Workflow: The tests use a unique, closed system that minimizes cross-contamination risks and simplifies laboratory procedures with just three steps: add sample diluent, discharge sample, and add strip.
  • Sample and Storage: Samples can be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8°C or frozen at ≤ -20°C for up to 30 days.
Performance and Specifications
  • Tru Legionella®: 100% Negative Percent Agreement (NPA) and 95.5% Positive Percent Agreement (PPA).
  • Tru Strep Pneumo™: 98.6% NPA and 97.5% PPA for urine; 100% NPA and PPA for CSF.
  • Kit Contents: Includes 32 test strips, conjugate tubes, sample diluent/negative control, positive control, and plastic transfer pipettes. Store at 15°-30°C until expiration.
Clinical Relevance
  • Legionella pneumophila and Streptococcus pneumoniae are significant causes of pneumonia, with increasing incidence rates in Europe.
  • Early and appropriate treatment is crucial, as Legionella infections have a mortality rate of 8%.
  • Urinary antigen testing for these pathogens is recommended by ESCMID and ERS.
Conclusion
The Tru technology offers a reliable, efficient solution for diagnosing Legionella and Streptococcus pneumoniae, supporting better patient management and antibiotic use. For more information, contact Meridian Bioscience.
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Tru Strep Pneumo-1

It is often difficult to clinically distinguish between Legionella pneumophila and Streptococcus pneumoniae. In Europe, the incidence rate for Legionella infections has been on the rise for the past several years, with 8% of cases resulting in death" 1. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia with an incidence estimated at 1 per 1000 adults per year.2 Tru Legionella® and Tru Strep pneumo™ provide healthcare systems an opportunity to improve patient outcomes and antibiotic stewardship by accurately detecting Legionella pneumophila or Streptococcus pneumoniae. • In just minutes, the Tru® technology can detect Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine or Streptococcus pneumoniae infection from urine and CSF samples • Improve lab workflow with a unique, closed system - one sample, two tests, same platform • Fast, accurate, actionable results enable physicians to make informed decisions about the management and treatment of their patients Improve outcomes for patients with results that count • How would a rapid diagnostic test that enables the use of appropriate antibiotic therapy for bacterial pneumonias improve physician and patient satisfaction? • How would easy-to-use tests with just 3 steps improve your laboratory workflow?

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Total Trusted Solution • Urinary antigen testing for Streptococcus pneumoniae is recommended by ESCMID and ERS3,4 • The most commonly used method to diagnose Legionnaires’ disease is the detection of antigen in a urine specimen during the acute phase of the illness5 • The Tru technology is a closed system which helps protects against potential cross contamination in the lab • Standardized testing with a simplified procedure assures reliable results Tru Legionella® / Tru Strep Pneumo™ procedure One sample, two tests, same platform Sample to result in 3 steps Tru Legionella® - rapid qualitative...

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