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- rapid diagnostics
- test parameters
- various infections
To be absolutely sure, what kind of infection is present, this test should be performed in any case. Very important for the patient are instructions for good kitchen hygiene and the handling of food to avoid causes of infection.
Evaluation after 10 minutes
Storage at 2 - 30 °C
Do not freeze
The CLEARTEST Campylobacter is a qualitative rapid test for determination of Campylobacter-Antigen in human stool samples.
Infections by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter are spread worldwide. In Germany and other European countries, the diseases occur more frequently during the warm season. Children under 5 years of age and young adults between 20 and 29 years of age are particularly frequently affected by the disease in Germany.
Campylobacter enteritis is the most common bacterial notifiable disease in Germany with 60,000 - 70,000 cases transmitted per year (80 - 90 diseases per 100,000 inhabitants).
Campylobacter infections of humans are mainly food-borne, especially due to chicken meat as the most important source of infection.
Incubation period: Usually 2-5 days, in individual cases 1-10
Evaluation after 10 minutes
Storage at 2 - 30 °C
Do not freeze