Total Polyvalent Antiserum

Bio-Rad offers a complete product line of antisera for the serotyping of pathogenic Salmonella species. Salmonella species are serotyped according to their O (somatic) antigens, Vi (capsular) antigens, and H (flagellar) antigens. The antigenic formula of Salmonella serotypes are listed in the Kauffman-White scheme and are expressed as follows: O antigens; Vi when present; H antigens phase 1; H antigens phase 2 (when present).

Features and Benefits of Salmonella Total Polyvalent Antiserum

• Immediate serotyping of Salmonella after isolation
• Agglutination results in 1–10 seconds with 1 drop of antiserum
• Preliminary identification of Salmonella by somatic antigen O, groups A–60

Applications and Uses of Salmonella Antisera

• Identification of Salmonella serotypes after enrichment on a nonselective agar medium
• Polyvalent and monovalent antisera can be used in succession to identify Salmonella serovars

Additional Salmonella Antisera

• Antiserum Vi
• Monovalent H Antisera
• Monovalent O Antisera
• Phase Inversion/Sven Gard Method Antisera
• Polyvalent H Antisera
• Polyvalent O Antisera

More Information

• Bacterial Serotyping Guide for Salmonella                   
• Salmonella Serotyping Quick Guide

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