SHIGA TOXIN CHEK ™

T30696

The SHIGA TOXIN CHEK™ test is an enzyme immunoassay for the simultaneous qualitative detection of Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2) in a single test.

The test is intended for use with human fecal samples from patients with gastrointestinal symptoms to aid in the diagnosis of disease caused by Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). It may be used directly with human fecal specimens, or broth or plate cultures derived from fecal specimens.

Diagnosis up to 24 hours sooner than culture or other traditional methods
Rapid 20-minute shaking or 50-minute stationary formats
High correlation with Vero Cell cytotoxicity assay

Specific monoclonal detection of Stx1 and Stx2

One-step ELISA detection

Easily adapted to automated systems

Documentation

Package Insert (PDF) Issued 03/2023
CPT Codes (PDF) Issued 02/2023
Patent #5,747,272

SHIGA TOXIN CHEK ™ Poster Presentations

Evaluation of the New SHIGA TOXIN CHEK: An ELISA for the Direct Detection of Stx1 and Stx2 in Human Fecal Specimens, Plate Cultures, and Broth Cultures
Campbell, Boone, Dandro, Vance, Goodykoontz, Herbein; ASM 2012, June 2012, San Francisco, CA