Microbiology Antisera & Reagents for Isolate Identification

Microbiology antisera and reagents for isolate identification and confirmation - serotyping and grouping antisera for Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli and streptococcal grouping, spot reagents such as oxidase, catalase, coagulase and indole, and latex agglutination kits from BD, Thermo Fisher Remel and Hardy Diagnostics. Supplied in dropper vials, bottles and rapid-test formats for bench use. Antisera and many reagents are refrigerated products with defined shelf lives, with composition and packaging listed per product. Wholesale case pricing and standing order programs for microbiology procurement and licensed distributors.

Azer Scientific # ES3366 INFRARED MICROSTERILIZER, 1 EACH, EACH Ships within 2-4 Days $ 583.48	Benchmark Scientific # B1000-01 LOOP HOLDER ATTACHMENT, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 105.55	Beckman Coulter # B1018-502 autoSCAN-4 System Special Order/Non-Stock $ 54,536.99	BD # 290002 Hycheck f/Disinfection Control 10/BX Ships within 24 Hours $ 88.52
BD # 229701 Difco e. Coli 0157 Test Antisera Serology 3mL 1/Vl Ships within 24 Hours $ 251.83	BD # 229501 SALM O ANTIS GRP C2,6,8 Ships within 24 Hours $ 251.83	BD # 228381 ALKALESCENS ANTISERUM Ships within 2-4 Days $ 599.59	BD # 228371 SHIGELLA ANTI POLY D Ships within 2-4 Days $ 719.51
BD # 228341 SHIGELLA ANTI GROUP A Special Order/Non-Stock $ 1,568.09	BD # 228271 SALMONELLA O ANTI VI Ships within 24 Hours $ 279.82	BD # 228231 Salmonella H Antiserum D 3mL/Vial Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 451.89	BD # 228181 SALMONELLA O ANTISERA 9 Ships within 24 Hours $ 251.83
BD # 228171 SALM O ANTISERUM FACTOR 8 Ships within 24 Hours $ 307.80	BD # 228161 SALMONELLA O ANTISERA 7 F Ships within 24 Hours $ 307.80	BD # 228151 SALMONELLA O ANTOSERA 3ML Ships within 24 Hours $ 307.80	BD # 227781 SHIGELLA ANTI POLY GRP C2 Special Order/Non-Stock $ 1,085.61
BD # 227771 SHIGELLA ANTI POLY GRP C1 Ships within 2-4 Days $ 719.51	BD # 227761 SHIGELLA ANTISERUM PLY GR Ships within 2-4 Days $ 719.51	BD # 225421 Difco Salmonella H Antiserum Poly D 3mL Ea Special Order/Non-Stock $ 1,085.61	BD # 225351 SALMONEL O ANTISER POLY B Ships within 24 Hours $ 265.82
BD # 225341 SALMONEL O ANTISER POLY A Ships within 24 Hours $ 265.82	BD # 224321 VIBRIO CHOLERAE ANTISERUM Ships within 24 Hours $ 365.16	BD # 223142 FA BUFFER DRIED 100G Ships within 24 Hours $ 78.69	BD # 222631 SALMONELLA O ANTISERA GRP Ships within 24 Hours $ 489.67
BD # 222611 SALMONELLA O ANTISERA GRP Ships within 24 Hours $ 489.67	BD # 222601 Salmonella O Antisera F G RP FACTO EA Ships within 24 Hours $ 335.78	BD # 222591 SALMONELLA O ANTISERA 19 Ships within 24 Hours $ 479.67	BD # 222581 SALMONELLA O FACTOR 15 Special Order/Non-Stock $ 844.11
BD # 222571 SALMONELLA O ANTISERO 10F Ships within 24 Hours $ 479.67	BD # 222361 Difco H. influenza B Antiserum 1mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 277.29	BD # 221421 QC ANTIGEN SALMONELLA 1ML Ships within 24 Hours $ 167.04	BD # 221401 SALMONELLA O GROUP H Ships within 24 Hours $ 213.86
BD # 221371 QC ANTIGEN SALM GRP E4 Ships within 24 Hours $ 157.56	BD # 221341 BBL Difco Salmonella D Antigen Quality Control 1mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 279.82	BD # 221331 BBL Difco Salmonella C2 Antigen Quality Control 1mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 179.31	BD # 221301 BBL Difco Salmonella A Antigen Quality Control 1mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 363.76
BD # 221161 QC ANTIGEN ALKALESCENS Ships within 24 Hours $ 132.87	BD # 215530 DEXTROSE GLUCOSE Ships within 24 Hours $ 90.09	EK Industries # 6053 Gram Stain Kit Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 108.10	EK Industries # 6050-16OZ STAIN GRAM IODINE 16OZ/BT Ships within 24 Hours $ 24.12
Hardy Diagnostics # Z92 VOGES-PROSKAUER REAGENT B, VP-B, KOH 40%, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 26.34	Hardy Diagnostics # Z91 VOGES-PROSKAUER REAGENT A, VP-A, ALPHA N, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 24.98	Hardy Diagnostics # Z78 KOH 20% REAGENT Ships within 24 Hours $ 29.39	Hardy Diagnostics # Z76 Catalase Reagent 3% H2O2 60mL Ea Ships within 24 Hours $ 32.10
Hardy Diagnostics # Z73 NITRATE REAGENT C, ZINC DUST, 5GM, BY HA, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 35.66	Hardy Diagnostics # Z72 NITRATE REAGENT B, NAPHTHYLAMINE, 15ML, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 35.55	Hardy Diagnostics # Z70 NINHYDRIN REAGENT, FOR HIPPURATE TEST, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 49.98	Hardy Diagnostics # Z67 INDOLE, KOVAC'S REAGENT, FOR TUBE TEST, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 37.35
Hardy Diagnostics # Z65 INDOLE, DMACA SPOT, EACH Ships within 24 Hours $ 29.56	Hardy Diagnostics # Z52 HIPPURATE TEST, WITH NINHYDRIN, 20 TESTS, 20/PK Ships within 24 Hours $ 68.54

Microbiology Antisera and Reagents for Identification

Microbiology antisera and reagents are the serotyping antisera, biochemical reagents and staining reagents used to identify, group and confirm microbial isolates. This category stocks serotyping and grouping antisera, spot and rapid biochemical reagents, and staining and screening reagents packaged in vials and dropper bottles. Materials are supplied at wholesale case pricing for clinical, reference and research microbiology laboratories.

Antisera and Reagent Types Stocked

Serotyping and grouping antisera - Antisera for serological grouping and typing of enteric and other organisms, including Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli groupings and streptococcal grouping.
Spot and rapid test reagents - Reagents for oxidase, catalase, coagulase, indole and related rapid biochemical tests used at the bench.
Latex agglutination reagents - Latex reagents for rapid grouping and identification of specific organisms.
Staining and screening reagents - Reagents supporting microbiology staining and screening procedures.
Control organisms and reference materials - Materials used to confirm reagent and procedure performance.

Widely stocked lines include BD and Thermo Fisher Remel antisera and reagents and Hardy Diagnostics reagents, supplied in dropper bottles, vials and rapid-test formats.

Reagent Types by Use

Reagent Type	Use	Examples	Format
Serotyping antisera	Group and type organisms serologically	Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, strep groups	Dropper vials
Spot / rapid reagents	Rapid biochemical differentiation	Oxidase, catalase, coagulase, indole	Dropper bottles, ampoules
Latex agglutination	Rapid organism grouping and ID	Grouping latex kits	Kits
Staining / screening	Support staining and screening	Screening reagents	Bottles

Storage and Reagent Handling

Antisera and many biochemical reagents are refrigerated products with defined shelf lives, so they are ordered on schedules that keep working stock current and rotate by lot and expiration. Serotyping antisera are supplied as individual grouping and typing sera and as sets, while spot reagents are supplied in dropper bottles and single-use ampoules for bench use. Reagent composition, storage requirements and packaging are listed per product.

Antisera and biochemical reagents are a recurring microbiology consumable tied to isolate identification volume, with refrigerated shelf-life management on many products, which makes case pricing and supply continuity important for laboratory procurement. Because reagents are consumed with every identification workup and confirmation, laboratories keep a working range in continuous inventory. MAP Medical supplies microbiology antisera and reagents in case quantities for laboratory accounts. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are serotyping antisera used for?

Serotyping antisera are used to group and type organisms by their surface antigens through an agglutination reaction. In enteric bacteriology they group and type organisms such as Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli, and in streptococcal work they establish Lancefield groups. This category stocks grouping and typing antisera as individual sera and as sets, supplied in dropper vials for bench use.

What rapid biochemical reagents are stocked?

Rapid or spot reagents support quick biochemical differentiation at the bench and include oxidase, catalase, coagulase and indole reagents among others. They are supplied in dropper bottles and single-use ampoules and give a visible reaction that helps narrow or confirm an organism identification. The specific reagents and formats are listed per product.

What is latex agglutination used for in microbiology?

Latex agglutination reagents carry antibodies bound to latex particles that clump visibly when the target organism or antigen is present, giving a rapid grouping or identification result at the bench. They are used for organism grouping and rapid identification and are supplied as kits. The target and kit contents are listed per product.

Can microbiology labs order antisera and reagents in bulk?

Yes. Serotyping antisera, spot reagents, latex kits and staining and screening reagents are stocked in case quantities for hospital laboratories, reference and independent labs, clinical and research microbiology labs, and licensed distributors. Standing order programs account for the refrigerated shelf life of antisera and reagents with lot rotation. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.

What antisera and reagents should be included in a microbiology formulary?

An antisera and reagent formulary typically includes the serotyping and grouping antisera matched to the organisms the lab identifies, the spot reagents used routinely such as oxidase, catalase and coagulase, latex agglutination kits for rapid grouping, and any staining and screening reagents the workflow requires. Composition follows the isolates worked up and the identification menu. MAP Medical builds consolidated reagent packages matched to lab volume - contact our team for an assessment.