Meridian MERIFLUOR® Cryptosporidium/Giardia
MERIFLUOR® Cryptosporidium/Giardia is the first test to quickly and accurately identify the presence of both Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts in stool specimens. The in vitro immunofluorescent assay format is simple to perform and has proven higher sensitivity than traditional staining procedures and commercial EIAs.
DFA for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts:
Rapid, single-test detection of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in stool samples. More sensitive than traditional staining methods and commercial EIA procedures. Simple one-step procedure produces results in 30 minutes.
Meridian Catalogue # 250050
Kit Size – 50 Determinations
Shelf Life from date of manufacture – 18 Months
Storage Requirements 2°-8° C
Specimen Type – Stool
Assay Format – DFA
CE Marked – Yes
Sensitivity
(Crypto) [vs. DFA]: 100%
(Crypto) [vs. acid fast stain]: 97%
(Giardia) [vs. DFA]: 100%
(Giardia) [vs. acid fast stain]: 100%
Specificity
(Crypto) [vs. DFA]: 100%
(Crypto) [vs. acid fast stain]: 94%
(Giardia) [vs. DFA]: 100%
(Giardia) [vs. acid fast stain]: 100%
Meridian MERIFLUOR® Treated Slides
Pre-treated microscopic slides:
25 additional slides for use with the Merifluor Cryptosporidium/Giardia kit.
Meridian Catalogue # R2206
Kit Size – 25 Slides
Shelf Life from date of manufacture – 24 Months
Storage Requirements – Room Temperature
Assay Format – Treated Slides
CE Marked – No
Meridian ImmunoCard STAT! ® Crypto/Giardia
Rapid immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia antigens
Using Meridian’s ImmunoCard STAT!® Crypto/Giardia means not having to compromise at all. Now your lab can generate better results detecting the two most common causes of intestinal parasitic disease in less time and at less cost than traditional methods.
Efficient, effective and economical detection of the two most common enteric parasites. Results in approximately 10 minutes. Clearly defined test bands for rapid interpretation. One card, two results.
Meridian Catalogue #: 750830
Kit Size – 30 Test Cards
Shelf Life from date of manufacture – 10 Months
Storage Requirements 2°-8° C
Specimen Type – Stool
Assay Format – Enzyme Immunoassay
CE Marked – Yes
Sensitivity
(Crypto): 97.3%
(Giardia): 100%
Specificity
(Crypto): 100%
(Giardia): 100%
Meridian Cryptosporidium | Giardia Controls
External QC material for use with the ImmunoCard STAT!® Crypto/Giardia.
Meridian Catalogue # 750820
Kit Size – 16 Tests
Shelf Life from date of manufacture – 12 Months
Storage Requirements 2°-8° C
Specimen Type – The ImmunoCard STAT!® Crypto/Giardia Rapid Assay Control Set is designed for use with the ImmunoCard STAT!® Crypto/Giardia Rapid Assay Kit as unassayed control material to monitor test performance.
Assay Format – Vial
CE Marked – Yes
