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Σ-GBS™

SIGMA GBS vial with enrichment broth

Principle: Direct collection and rapid processing of specimens for screening for Streptocccus agalactiae

Automation: Yes

Suitability: Screening for Streptocccus agalactiae is normally performed in late pregnancy. The swab is used to collect specimen(s) in normal way from vagina and/or rectum.

Capital equipment required: No

Description:

Σ-GBS™ provides reliable detection of Group B Streptococcus, crucial for prenatal screening and preventing neonatal infections. This medium ensures accurate results with streamlined testing procedures, enhancing patient care in clinical settings. Trusted for its sensitivity and specificity, it meets stringent quality standards, making it a preferred choice among healthcare professionals for routine screening and diagnostic purposes.


Key Points:
  • Lim Broth Medium enriches specimens for direct plating on chromogenic agar, inhibiting interfering bacteria such as E. coli.
  • Liquid format compatible with automated processing platforms, ensuring streamlined workflows and faster turnaround times.
  • Snap ‘n’ Cap design facilitates easy specimen handling, enhancing convenience during testing.
  • Ideal for screening Group B Streptococcus colonisation, offering efficient and reliable results.

Areas:

    Clinical
Company contact details:

Medical Wire & Equipment Co. Ltd. view full details
Corsham
Wiltshire
United Kingdom

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Tel: +[44] 1225 810 361