Laboratory Products
C. difficile Toxin A/B Test
Jan 14 2011
In recent years, incidences of Clostridium difficile, a spore-forming bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal infections ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening
inflammation of the colon, have become more and more frequent. Some regions in Europe and North America have even been experiencing alarming outbreaks
associated with higher than expected morbidity and mortality rates.
The cytotoxicity assay commonly used to detect C. difficile toxins A and/or B requires specialised facilities and is labour and time intensive, needing as much as 48 to
72 hours for results.
Genzyme Diagnostics’ new OSOM® C. difficile Toxin A/B Test is able to detect the presence of these toxins in stool samples within 20 minutes and by using four easy to follow steps. This quick detection aides clinicians in the rapid diagnosis and treatment of the infection, and in the initiation of appropriate measures to control nosocomial spread of the disease.
Product features include: detects both toxins A & B; excellent sensitivity and specificity; QC inside - includes 2 additional test sticks for external QC testing; less than 1 minute hands on time; results in 20 minutes or less; and easy to read 2-colour results.
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