Shigella flexneri and sonnei test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Shigella flexneri and sonnei test
S. flexneri and S. sonnei antigens are detected separately in a single specimen. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The rapid test detects Shigella flexneri and Shigella sonnei antigens in a stool sample. Shigellosis (bacterial dysentery) causes bloody diarrhea and fever. The test helps to quickly identify the causative agent, apply infection control measures, and manage outbreaks.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 90–98 %
- Specificity
- 98–98.4 %
- Accuracy
- 96.7–98.3 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-D88PK4 | Feces | Cup | 1 / 10 tests | 98.3 % |
| AF-FXJX73 | Feces | Cassette | 10 tests | 96.7 % |