Campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter. Most people who become ill with campylobacteriosis get diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever within two to five days after exposure to the organism. The diarrhoea may be bloody and can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. The illness typically lasts one week. Some infected persons do not have any symptoms. In persons with compromised immune systems, Campylobacter occasionally spreads to the bloodstream and causes a serious life-threatening infection.
The Campylobacter MonlabTest® is a qualitative lateral flow immunoassay for the detection of Campylobacter in human feces samples. The membrane is pre-coated with antibodies against Campylobacter antigens on the test line region. During testing, the sample reacts with the particle coated with anti-Campylobacter antibodies which was pre-dried on the test trip. The mixture moves upward on the membrane by capillary action. In the case of a positive result the specific antibodies present on the membrane will react with the mixture conjugates and generate coloured lines. A green coloured band always appears in the control line and serves as verification that sufficient volume was added, that proper flow was obtained and as an internal control for the reagents.
MATERIALS PROVIDED
– 20 Tests – Specimen collection container
– Instruction for use – Disposable gloves
– 20 Specimen collection vial with buffer
– 1 Control -: negative swab + testing tube + pipette
– 1 Control +: positive swab + testing tube + pipette
