The speed with which an infectious agent (bacteria or virus) is identified is important for medical diagnostics, as well as the quick implementation of the appropriate therapeutic strategy. For certain highly contagious infections, it can also increase the speed with which infection control measures can be taken to limit the spread of the infectious agent.

Identification tests based on the principle of an immunological reaction (antigen - antibody reaction) respond to this need for speed. They can be used to identify bacteria or viruses within a few seconds or a few minutes—either after the micro-organism has been cultured and isolated or directly from the sample.

With Slidex reagents, bioMérieux offers a range of rapid identification tests.They comprise latex particles covered with antibodies. The antigens in question, either viral or bacterial, bond to these antibodies causing agglutination visible in 30 seconds or a few minutes.

Learn about Slidex:

Slidex Staph-Kit

Slidex Strepto-Kit