Agglutination Test Kits & Serology Reagents
- Febrile antigens
Our kits are used, for example, to identify brucella, proteus, salmonella and rickettsia infections. - Latex serology kits
The range includes kits used to identify streptococcal infections, levels of C-reactive protein that would indicate high levels of inflammation in the body and rheumatoid factors that would indicate a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. - Syphilis reagents
Our kits are used to detect antibodies to syphilis and Treponema pallidum.
Febrile Antigens
We offer a range of febrile antigens that enable brucella, proteus and salmonella bacterial infections to be diagnosed.
Febrile antigens, which are also known as Widal reagents, are bacterial antigen suspensions that are stained for the purpose of giving clear readings in agglutination tests. They are used to measure antibodies in a patient’s serum.
In response to a bacterial infection, the body produces antibodies to the pathogen that has invaded it. When a serum sample from the patient is mixed with the relevant febrile antigen, agglutination occurs if antibodies to that antigen are present, indicating that the patient is infected.
The Widal test remains at the core of rapid screening for enteric fevers in many laboratories around the world. Our assays use stained somatic and flagellar bacterial antigen suspensions to enhance the visibility of the agglutination, and our specifically designed controls help produce accurate results. These reagents and kits offer an efficient, cost-effective solution for the detection and titration of salmonella, brucella, proteus and certain rickettsia bacterial infections.
Latex Serology Kits
Our portfolio includes latex serology kits to detect ASO (anti-streptolysin-O), CRP (C-reactive protein), and RF (rheumatoid factors) in serum samples. These latex assays come in both 100T and 150T kit sizes, complete with positive and negative controls. Alternatively, there’s an option to purchase a 100T reagent-only package.
The full kits include all the required consumables. They use the common agglutination method for efficient, reliable testing to ascertain the causes of inflammation, rheumatoid disorders and streptococcal infections.
Latex agglutination testing, which is sometimes referred to as latex serology, is used to identify a variety of antibodies in samples such as saliva, urine, blood or cerebrospinal fluid.
Latex serology tests are used to ascertain whether specific antigens or antibodies are present in a sample. This is done by applying the sample to antigen- or antibody-coated latex beads. If the suspected substance (antibodies or an antigen) is present in the sample, the latex beads clump together (agglutinate).
The results of latex serology tests can be obtained within 15 minutes to an hour, allowing a rapid diagnosis to be made, which is obviously a significant advantage.
Syphilis Reagents
Our two agglutination kits are designed for syphilis detection: one targets syphilis antibodies in general, while the other is specifically formulated to detect IgG and IgM antibodies related to Treponema pallidum, the causative organism of syphilis.
Regardless of the screening approach taken or testing algorithm used, it is essential to combine treponemal and non-treponemal serology assays for the accurate detection and titration of Treponema pallidum infections. Used both for diagnosis and to evaluate the stage of an infection to aid the choice of antibiotic therapy, Prestige Diagnostics PRP and TPHA kits provide stable reagents in convenient pack sizes.
Agglutination Kit Manufacturing
Prestige Diagnostics is recognised for its quality and has ISO:13485:2016 certification. As a UK IVD manufacturer, all our agglutination kits carry the UKCA mark of the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), the relevant executive agency of the UK government.
That means that these products are approved for sale in Great Britain and that we can apply for the certificate of free sale required by most of our distributors around the world.
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Agglutination Kits
FEBRILE ANTIGENS
BRUCELLA ABORTUS
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBBAB1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
BRUCELLA MELLITENSIS
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBBME1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
PROTEUS OX19
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBO191
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
PROTEUS OX2
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBOX21
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
PROTEUS OXK
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBOXK1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
FEBRILE ANTIGEN KIT (WIDAL) WITH CONTROLS
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBAGK2
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
8 x 5 ml /
2 x 1 m
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI A-H
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBPAH1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI A-O
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBPAO1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI B-H
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBPBH1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI B-O
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI C-H
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBPCH1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA PARATYPHI C-O
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBPCO1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA TYPHI H
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBSTH1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SALMONELLA TYPHI O
Stained bacterial antigen suspensions for the quantitative determination of febrile antibodies
· Slide/tube agglutination
· Rapid test time of 1 minute
· Minimal equipment requirements
FEBSTO1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
10 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
LATEX SEROLOGY KITS
ASO VISILATEX (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of streptolysin antibodies in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 98%
· Diagnostic specificity: 97%
· Analytical sensitivity: 200 (+/- 50) IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATASO1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml /
1 x 1 ml /
1 x 1 ml
Pack Size(s)
ASO VISILATEX (150T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of streptolysin antibodies in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 98%
· Diagnostic specificity: 97%
· Analytical sensitivity: 200 (+/- 50) IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATASO2
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 7.5 ml /
1 x 1.5 ml /
1 x 1.5 ml
Pack Size(s)
ASO VISILATEX – REAGENT ONLY (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of streptolysin antibodies in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 98%
· Diagnostic specificity: 97%
· Analytical sensitivity: 200 (+/- 50) IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATASO3
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
CRP VISILATEX (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of C-reactive protein in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 95.6%
· Diagnostic specificity: 96.2%
· Analytical sensitivity: 6 mg/L
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATCRP1
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml /
1 x 1 ml /
1 x 1 ml
Pack Size(s)
CRP VISILATEX (150T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of C-reactive protein in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 95.6%
· Diagnostic specificity: 96.2%
· Analytical sensitivity: 6 mg/L
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATCRP2
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 7.5 ml /
1 x 1.5 ml / 1 x 1.5 ml
Pack Size(s)
CRP VISILATEX – REAGENT ONLY (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of C-reactive protein in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 95.6%
· Diagnostic specificity: 96.2%
· Analytical sensitivity: 6 mg/L
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATCRP3
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
RF VISILATEX (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of rheumatoid factors in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 100%
· Diagnostic specificity: 100%
· Analytical sensitivity: 8 IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATRF01
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml /
1 x 1 ml /
1 x 1 ml
Pack Size(s)
RF VISILATEX (150T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of rheumatoid factors in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 100%
· Diagnostic specificity: 100%
· Analytical sensitivity: 8 IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATRF02
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 7.5 ml / 1 x 1.5 ml / 1 x 1.5 ml
Pack Size(s)
RF VISILATEX – REAGENT ONLY (100T)
Slide agglutination test for the qualitative and semi-quantitative detection of rheumatoid factors in human serum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 100%
· Diagnostic specificity: 100%
· Analytical sensitivity: 8 IU/mL
· Test time: 2 minutes
LATRF03
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml
Pack Size(s)
SYPHILIS REAGENTS
RPR CARBON FULL KIT (250T)
Rapid plasma reagin reagent for the quantitative and semi-quantitative detection of syphilis antibodies in serum or plasma
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 100%
· Diagnostic specificity: 100%
· Test time: 8 minutes
SYPRPR2
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
1 x 5 ml /
1 x 1 ml /
1 x 1 ml
Pack Size(s)
TPHA (200T)
Hemagglutination assay for the quantitative and semi-quantitative detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Treponema pallidum
· Diagnostic sensitivity: 100%
· Diagnostic specificity: 100%
· Analytical sensitivity: 0.1–0.025 IU/mL
· Test time: 1 hour
SYPTPH2
Catalogue Number
UKCA
Conformity
4 x 10 ml / 2 x 8 ml /
2 x 8 ml /
1 x 1 ml /
1 x 1 ml
Pack Size(s)
FAQs
What is the primary purpose of using an agglutination test in medical diagnostics, and how does it differ from a saline agglutination test?
An agglutination test is a diagnostic procedure used to detect the presence of specific antigens or antibodies in a patient’s sample, usually blood or serum, by observing the clumping of cells or particles.
It’s particularly effective in diagnosing various bacterial infections and immune responses. On the other hand, a saline agglutination test, often used in blood typing and compatibility testing, involves mixing blood cells with a saline solution and observing agglutination reactions.
The main difference lies in the test’s application: standard agglutination tests are commonly used for a broader range of conditions, including infections and autoimmune disorders, while saline agglutination tests are more specific to blood-related diagnoses.
How do the Agglutination Kits provided by Prestige Diagnostics enhance the detection process of diseases, and what makes these kits preferable over other Serology Reagents?
The Agglutination Kits from Prestige Diagnostics are specially designed to improve disease detection accuracy and efficiency. These kits, compared to standard Serology Reagents, offer a rapid, reliable, and simplified method for identifying various health conditions, from bacterial infections like syphilis to autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. Thanks to their ISO:13485:2016 certification and approval by regulatory bodies, these kits meet high-quality standards, ensuring dependable results for medical professionals and patients alike.
Can you explain the role of Serology Reagents in the latex agglutination testing provided in your kits, and how do they contribute to quick diagnosis?
In our Agglutination Kits, Serology Reagents play a critical role, particularly in latex agglutination testing.
These reagents contain antigen- or antibody-coated latex beads that react with the sample being tested. If the target substance (antigen or antibody) is present in the sample, agglutination or clumping of the latex beads occurs, providing a visual indication of a positive result.
This method allows for a rapid diagnosis, often within 15 minutes to an hour, significantly speeding up the ability to determine the cause of an infection or inflammation and facilitating timely treatment.