Shigella sonnei test
Date:
October 19, 2026
Category:
Shigella sonnei test
Detects Shigella sonnei antigen in stool. Intended for professional use (in vitro diagnostics).
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What is this test?
The Shigella sonnei rapid test detects the antigen of this bacterium in a stool sample. S. sonnei is the most common causative agent of shigellosis (dysentery) in Europe, frequently causing outbreaks in childcare settings. The test helps to quickly suspect infection and apply isolation measures.
Technical information
- Method
- Lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay
- Result in
- 10 min
- Storage temperature
- 2–30 °C
- Shelf life
- 24 months
- Sensitivity
- 91.7–96.8 %
- Specificity
- 96–96.6 %
- Accuracy
- 95.2–96.7 %
- Equipment
- Not required – visual reading
- Compliance
- CE-marked in vitro diagnostic device
Variants and order codes
| Code | Specimen | Format | Pack size | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-A43FEH | Feces | Cup | 1 / 10 tests | 96.7 % |
| AF-QJS7X7 | Feces | Cassette | 10 tests | 95.2 % |