Pneumococcus antisera
Clinical relevance
Serotyping of pneumococci is used for surveillance of serotype distribution in connection with pneumococcal vaccination of both children and adults. Following the introduction of the various vaccines, an increased incidence of serotypes which were not previously so dominant has been observed.
Background
Pneumococcal antisera from SSI Diagnostica are intended for in vitro diagnostic testing in clinical microbiological laboratories, in reference laboratories, and in the pharmaceuticals industry for the quality control of vaccines.
Statens Serum Institut has been producing diagnostic pneumococcal antisera since the 1930s.
All antisera are polyclonal and produced by immunising rabbits with well-defined reference strains. The specific pool, group and type antisera are absorbed free of cross-reactions. Factor antisera are absorbed free of cross-reactions within the group.
Competence
SSI Diagnostica collaborates closely with the Danish Streptococcus Reference Centre at Statens Serum Institut. Thanks to our many years of experience producing and serotyping pneumococci, we are able to offer reliable advice and serotyping.
Quality
SSI Diagnostica's antisera are high quality, CE-marked and produced in accordance with DS/EN ISO 13485 and DS/ISO 9001. The shelf life is 4 years from the date of production, and a minimum of 2 years from delivery.
Support
Streptococcus pneumoniae strains requiring serotyping at Statens Serum Institut may be sent to the Streptococcus Reference Laboratory, 5 Artillerivej, DK-2300 Copenhagen S,
Denmark. Please contact Statens Serum Institut (Amager) for prices and carriage, .
Technical: Enquiries concerning the use of our products should be directed to SSI Diagnostica, , fax +45 4829 9179 or tel.: +45 4829 9178.
Links to brochures, catalogue and packaging inserts for the following products, can be found under the respective product descriptions.
Product range
SSI Diagnostica is the only supplier in the world, able to offer all pneumococcal antisera for complete serotyping of pneumococci. It is also possible to purchase reference strains.
Products under Pneumococcus antisera