Histoplasma capsulatum antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Histoplasma capsulatum (H. cap.). These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

Coccidioides immitis antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides immitis (C. imm.). Reagents are available for detection of either “TP” (early) or “F” (late) antibodies. These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

Coccidioides immitis antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides immitis (C. imm.). Reagents are available for detection of either “TP” (early) or “F” (late) antibodies. These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

Histoplasma capsulatum antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Histoplasma capsulatum (H. cap.). These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

Coccidioides immitis antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides immitis (C. imm.). Reagents are available for detection of either “TP” (early) or “F” (late) antibodies. These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

For the detection of circulating antibody to common systemic pathogens.

For the detection of circulating antibody to common systemic pathogens.

Coccidioides immitis antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides immitis (C. imm.). Reagents are available for detection of either “TP” (early) or “F” (late) antibodies. These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

Coccidioides immitis antigen reagents are standardized, purified preparations for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides immitis (C. imm.). Reagents are available for detection of either “TP” (early) or “F” (late) antibodies. These reagents are optimized for use in the Ouchterlony double diffusion.

CALAS Pronase is a serum pretreatment reagent for use with Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS).

The Cryptococcal Antigen Latex Agglutination System (CALAS) is a qualitative and semiquantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

MERIFLUOR Pneumocystis is an in vitro direct immunofluorescent detection of Pneumocystis carinii cysts and trophozoites in direct smears of respiratory tract specimens.

MERIFLUOR Cryptosporidium/Giardia (MERIFLUOR C/G) is an in vitro direct immunofluorescent detection procedure for the simultaneous detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts in fecal material.

The illumigene Mycoplasma Direct External Control Kit contains Positive Control Reagent for use with the illumigene Mycoplasma Direct test kit. The External Positive Control Reagent is used in conjunction with the illumigene Sample Preparation Apparatus II/Negative Control III reagent provided with the illumigene Mycoplasma Direct Kit as part of routine Quality Control Testing. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene GBS External Control Kit contains Positive and Negative Control Reagents for use with the illumigene Group B Streptococcus test kit. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene Group A Streptococcus (Group A Strep) External Control Kit contains Positive Reagent for use with the illumigene Group A Streptococcus DNA Amplification Assay. The External Positive Control Reagent is used in conjunction with the illumigene Sample Preparation Apparatus II/Negative Control III reagent provided with the Group A Strep Kit as part of routine Quality Control Testing. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene C. difficile External Control Kit contains Positive and Negative Control Reagents for use with the illumigene C. difficile test kit. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene Pertussis External Control Kit contains Positive Control Reagent for use with the illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay. The External Positive Control Reagent is used in conjunction with the illumigene Assay Control/Negative Control reagent provided in the Pertussis kit as part of routine Quality Control Testing. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene Mycoplasma External Control Kit contains Positive and Negative Control Reagents for use with the illumigene Mycoplasma test kit. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene HSV 1&2 External Control Kit contains Positive and Negative Control Reagents for use with the illumigene HSV 1&2 DNA Amplification Assay. External controls are used as part of a routine quality control program.

The illumigene C. difficile DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of toxigenic C. difficile in human stool specimens from pediatric and adult patients suspected of having Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD).The illumigene C. difficile assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect the pathogenicity locus (PaLoc) of toxigenic Clostridium difficile. The Clostridium difficile PaLoc is a gene segment present in all known toxigenic C. difficile strains. The C. difficile PaLoc codes for both the Toxin A gene (tcdA) and the Toxin B gene (tcdB), has conserved border regions, and is found at the same site on the C. difficile genome for all toxigenic strains. The illumigene C. difficile assay detects the PaLoc by targeting a partial DNA fragment on the Toxin A gene. The tcdA target region was selected as an intact region remaining in all known A+B+ and A-B+ toxinotypes.

The illumigene Group A Streptococcus (Group A Strep) assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus) in throat swab specimens.The illumigene Group A Strep assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Streptococcus pyogenes by targeting a segment of the Streptococcus pyogenes genome. Results from the illumigene Group A Strep assay can be used as an aid in the diagnosis of Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis. The assay is not intended to monitor treatment for Group A Streptococcus infections.

The illumigene Mycoplasma Direct DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of DNA from Mycoplasma pneumoniae in human throat swabs obtained from patients suspected of having Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The illumigene Mycoplasma Direct assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Mycoplasma pneumoniae by targeting a segment of the Mycoplasma pneumoniae genome. Results from the illumigene Mycoplasma Direct DNA amplification assay should be used in conjunction with clinical presentation, other laboratory findings, and epidemiological risk factors as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management.

The illumigene Group B Streptococcus (GBS) assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic for the detection of Streptococcus agalactiae in enriched cultures obtained from vaginal/rectal swab specimens from antepartum women. Enriched cultures are obtained by 18-24 hour incubation of vaginal/rectal swab specimens in selective broth medium, either Lim Broth, TransVag Broth or Carrot Broth.The illumigene GBS assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Streptococcus agalactiae by targeting a segment of the Streptococcus agalactiae genome. Results from the illumigene GBS assay can be used as an aid in establishing the GBS colonization status of antepartum women. This assay does not diagnose or monitor treatment for GBS infections.

"The illumigene Mycoplasma DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of DNA from Mycoplasma pneumoniae in human throat and nasopharyngeal swabs obtained from patients suspected of having Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The illumigene Mycoplasma assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect Mycoplasma pneumoniae by targeting a segment of the Mycoplasma pneumoniae genome. Results from the illumigene Mycoplasma DNA amplification assay should be used in conjunction with clinical presentation, other laboratory findings, and epidemiological risk factors as an aid in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management.

The illumigene HSV 1&2 DNA amplification assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) DNA in cutaneous and mucocutaneous lesion specimens from male and female patients suspected of Herpetic infections. illumigene HSV 1&2 utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect HSV-1 and HSV-2 by targeting segments of the herpes simplex virus 1 and herpes simplex virus 2 genomes. Results from illumigene HSV 1&2 are used as an aid in the diagnosis of HSV infection in symptomatic patients.

The illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification Assay, performed on the illumipro-10, is a qualitative in vitro diagnostic test for the direct detection of Bordetella pertussis in human nasopharyngeal swab samples taken from patients suspected of having respiratory tract infection attributable to Bordetella pertussis.The illumigene Pertussis assay utilizes loop-mediated isothermal DNA amplification (LAMP) technology to detect B. pertussis by targeting the IS481 insertional element of the B. pertussis genome.Results from the illumigene Pertussis assay should be used in conjunction with information obtained during the patient’s clinical evaluation as an aid in diagnosis of B. pertussis infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions.

Para-Pak Systems provide standardized procedures for the routine collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites. Systems are designed for easy use by individuals not trained in microbiological procedures and afford an excellent means of minimizing the adverse effects of delay in specimen transport.

The Antinuclear Antibody Screening Test is a qualitative enzyme immunassay (EIA) intended to screen for the presence of antinuclear antibodies (ANAs) in human serum as an aid in the diagnosis of certain systemic rheumatic diseases. This assay collectively detects, in one well, total ANAs against double stranded DNA (dsDNA, nDNA) histones, SS-A/Ro, SS-B/La, Sm, SmRNP, Sci-70, Jo-1, and centrometric antigens, along with sera postive for immunoflourescent (IFA) HEp-2 ANAs.

MERIFLUOR Chlamydia is an in vitro direct immunofluorescent detection procedure for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydia psittaci in McCoy cells

MERIFLUOR VZV is an in vitro direct immunofluorescent detection procedure for the detection of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) in vesicle smears and biopsy specimens. in addition, the reagent can be used to confirm the presence of VZV in cell culture.

The Premier Platinum HpSA PLUS enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is an in vitro qualitative procedure for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens in human stool. Test results are intended to aid in the diagnosis of H. pylori infection and to monitor response during and post-therapy in patients. Accepted medical practice recommends that testing by any current method, to confirm eradication, be done at least four weeks following completion of therapy.

The PREMIERCryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

The PREMIER Coccidioides enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is for the qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies directed against the TP and CF antigens of Coccidioides immitis in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

The illumipro-10 is an automated isothermal amplification and detection system for use with Meridian Bioscience, Inc. illumigene Loop-Mediated Amplification products.

Alethia™ is an automated isothermal amplification and detection system for use with Meridian Bioscience, Inc.’s Alethia Loop-Mediated Amplification assays.

Curian is an Immunoassay Analyzer designed to automate incubation, results interpretation and results reporting of immunoassay diagnostic products. Curian is intended for use with Curian fluorescent immunoassay products. Curian-compatible Meridian Bioscience products are described in individual immunoassay package inserts.

Premier C. difficile GDH is a qualitative enzyme immunoassay screening test to detect Clostridium difficile antigen, glutamate dehydrogenase, in fecal specimens from symptomatic persons suspected of having C. difficile infection (CDI). This test does not distinguish between toxigenic and non-toxigenic strains of C. difficile. Samples from symptomatic patients that produce positive results with this test must be further tested with an assay designed to detect toxigenic C. difficile strains and assist with the diagnosis of CDI.

The ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA is a rapid in vitro qualitative procedure for the detection of Helicobacter pylori antigens in human stool.

ImmunoCard STAT! CAMPY is an immunochromatographic rapid test for the qualitative detection of specific Campylobacter antigens in human stool.

ImmunoCard STAT! EHEC is an immunochromatographic rapid test for the qualitative detection of Shiga toxins 1 and 2 (also called Verotoxins) produced by E. coli in cultures derived from clinical stool specimens. ImmunoCard STAT! EHEC is used in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and other laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis of diseases caused by enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) infections.

The TRU Legionella assay is an in vitro, rapid, lateral-flow immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in human urine specimens. It is designed to test specimens from patients with symptoms of pneumonia.

The Curian Shiga Toxin assay, for use with the Curian Analyzer, is a rapid, qualitative, fluorescent immunoassay for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2) in a single test device. It is intended for use with cultures derived from human stool specimens to aid in the diagnosis of disease caused by Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections. Test results are to be used in conjunction with the patient’s clinical symptoms and history.

MONOSPOT Latex is a one step rapid latex particle agglutination test for the qualitative and semiquantitative determination of infectious mononucleosis heterophile antibodies in serum or plasma.

Nasopharyngeal Wash/Aspirate Kit for use with ImmunoCard STAT! FLU A&B. ImmunoCard STAT! Flu A&B is an in vitro rapid qualitative test that detects influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens directly form nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, and nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections.Moderate Complexity when used with Nasal Wash/Aspirate Samples.

ImmunoCard STAT! Flu A&B is an in vitro rapid qualitative test that detects influenza type A and type B nucleoprotein antigens directly form nasal swab, nasopharyngeal swab, and nasopharyngeal aspirate/wash specimens obtained from patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. It is intended to aid in the rapid differential diagnosis of influenza A and B viral infections.Moderate Complexity when used with Nasal Wash/Aspirate Samples. CLIA Waived when used with Nasal and Nasopharyngeal Swabs.

The BreathTek UBT for H. pylori Kit (BreathTek UBT Kit) is intended for use in the qualitative detection of urease associated with H. pylori in the human stomach and is indicated as an aid in the initial diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of H. pylori infection in adults, and pediatric patients 3 to 17 years old. The test may be used for monitoring treatment is used at least 4 weeks following completion of therapy. For there purposes, the system utilizes an Infrared Spectrophotometer for the measurement of the ration of 13CO2 to 12CO2 in breath samples, in clinical laboratories and point-of-care settings. The Pediatric Urea Hydrolysis Rate Calculation Application (pUHR-CA), provided as a web-based calculation program, is required to obtain pediatric test results. The BreathTek UBT Kit is for administration by the heath care professional, as ordered by a licensed health care practitioner.

Para-Pak based systems provide standardized procedures for the routine collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites. Systems are designed for easy use by individuals not trained in microbiological procedures and afford an excellent means of minimizing the adverse effects of delay in specimen transportation.

The web based application for calculation pediatric urea hydrolysis rate as part of the BreathTek UBT Kit for H. pylori.

GullSORB is an antihuman IgG reagent used to eliminate IgG interference in human serum containing both IgM and IgG. This reagent has been standardized for use with IgM IFA assays manufactured by Meridian Bioscience, Inc.