EntericPlex Bacteria I

Research Use Only

EntericPlex Bacteria I is a 1-well, multiplex qPCR assay that simultaneously detects and differentiates: Campylobacter spp. (C. jejuni, C. coli, C. upsaliensis, C. concisus, C. fetus, C. lari and C. ureolyticus), Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), Salmonella enterica and Shigella spp. (S. sonnei, S. boydii, S. flexneri and S. dysenteriae)‡. This mix includes an internal control for extraction and amplification. The EntericPlex Bacteria I kit is for research use only (RUO) and is not intended for use in diagnostic procedures.

‡Cross-detection of Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC).

Note: ENT-BAC I Mix, 20x provided contains a fluorophore specific for the QuantStudio platforms.

Why use EntericPlex Bacteria I?

  • Provides 5 readouts
    • Campylobacter
    • STEC
    • Salmonella enterica*
    • Shigella
    • Internal Control*
  • Compatible with liquid handling systems, 96-well reaction format
  • Compatible with real-time detection system:
    • ABI QuantStudio 5 / ABI QuantStudio 7
  • For Research Use Only

Ordering Information

Product Compatible Size Catalogue
EntericPlex Bacteria I QuantStudio 5 / QuantStudio 7 100 7152201

*Custom calibration required. Refer to the relevant QuantStudio platform system manual for calibration instructions. Contact [email protected] for assistance.

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