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Accu-Bac Quantitative Micro-organisms
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Accu-Bac is a guaranteed second generation derivative of NCTC cultures, manufactured under licence from UK Health Security Agency. Accu-Bac is to be used in an industrial setting.
Each carefully prepared disc will contain a target range of ≤100 c.f.u, with 95% confidence interval stated on the Certificate of Analysis. This is ideal for most quantitative applications. AccuBac will be supplied in 1 disc vials and has a 18 month shelf-life from the date of manufacture.
- Target c.f.u. counts ≤100 per disc, with 95% confidence interval range stated on the Certificate of Analysis
- Shelf life of 18 months
- Simple to use, no dilutions required
- Guaranteed 2nd generation and fully traceable to the original NCTC source strain
- Certificates of Analysis available from our website
- Identification and Characterisation testing completed in accordance within our UKAS accredited scope
This product is not currently CE marked, we cannot export the product outside of the UK.
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Code Description ABXXUL-1 Accu-Bac Pharma Low <100 C.F.U ABXXL-1 Accu-Bac Low 100-150 C.F.U ABXXM-1 Accu-Bac Medium 300 C.F.U ABXXH-1 Accu-Bac High 300-1000 C.F.U Animal Blood Products
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Horse and sheep blood products are available in other pack sizes, bottle types and bags. Please enquire.Bacteria and Biofilm Detection Systems
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Bactiscan™ & BactiscanPRO™
User-friendly handheld bacteria and biofilm detection systems that utilise proprietary wave-alternating UV light technology to locate surface contamination, especially as a prelude to ATP swab testing in production facilities. Being lightweight, and easy-to-use, one operator can examine large areas quickly, with minimal training required. The Bactiscan™ & BactiscanPRO™ are environmentally friendly and safe for people and products, as it requires no chemicals to generate results.
Bactiscope™
A surface bacteria and biofilm detection system using EIT Internationals wave-alternating UV light technology, designed to inspect awkward to access areas and inside pipework. Images or video captured can be uploaded to an internal quality system for audit purposes or documented corrective action. Extremely environmentally friendly as it requires no chemicals or dyes.
Cryptosporidium and Giardia
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- Enumerated Quality Control Products Cryptosporidium / Giardia
- Fluorescent Conjugated antibodies Cryptosporidium / Giardia
- Immunomagnetic Separation
- Inactive Bulk Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts
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TCS is currently Europe's leading supplier to the water industry of testing reagents for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Our range includes the best Fluorescent stains, precise quantitative controls, and our popular Isolate® IMS equipment and reagents.
Although the stringent water industry Cryptosporidium testing regulations are no longer in force, we have retained our system for ensuring continuity of supply, which means we always have stocks of key products available for immediate despatch.
Cardinal Biologicals Inc.
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Colikat
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COLIKAT RAPID is a rapid test for the simultaneous detection of total coliforms and Escherichia coli in a wide range of water sample matrices.Contract Manufacturing
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TCS Biosciences Ltd is best known as a manufacturer and distributor of laboratory reagents and test kits. During our 58 year history we have developed skills, processes and procedures that make us the ideal contract manufacturing partner of in vitro diagnostics kits and kit components.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Diagnostic Kits
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Cellabs is a leading specialist in the development and manufacture of immunodiagnostic kits for infectious and tropical diseases. Products are developed with stability and ease of use in mind.
At their facility in Sydney, Australia, Cellabs manufactures a range of microscope-based immunofluorescent assays (IFA) and enzyme immunoassays (EIA) for large scalelaboratory testing.Dyes and Stains
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TCS offers a comprehensive range of wet and dry dyes and stains. The range of wet stains includes ready-to-use as well as concentrated formats to suit specific needs. 500ml bottles are presented with pouring caps for ease of use. Stain packs are also available.
Dyes and Stains Ordering
A number of catalogue items (items requiring the addition of dry ice, dry dyes and stains and chemicals) are categorised as "Dangerous Goods" and are assigned UN numbers in line with ADR, IMDG and IATA regulations.
These products require special shipping arrangements and are subject to additional next day service freight surcharges (in addition to our standard freight charges).
We do have alternative Dangerous Goods road freight options shipping from TCS weekly.
For details of this service please contact customer services for a freight quotation.
Environmental Monitoring and Sample Collection
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- Adapter and Poles
- Carcass Sampling Kits
- Dividable Grid Containers
- EZ Reach 4X and 8X Sponge Samplers
- EZ Reach Split Sampler (60cs)
- EZ Reach Sponge (100cs)
- FlipRight Vials (100 cs)
- Nova Lock Dilution Bottles (60 cs)
- Poultry Booties and Pull String Swabs
- PUR-Blue DUO Swab Samplers (100 cs)
- PUR-Blue Swab (100 cs)
- SampleRight HD Sponges (100 cs)
- SampleRight Sponges (100 cs)
- Veriswab Tubes (100 cs)
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Revolutionary products to make microbiology sample collection and processing more effective and reliable.Histology
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Human Platelet Lysate (HPL)
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- Fibrinogen-Depleted and Gamma-Irradiated HPL Products
- Fibrinogen-Depleted HPL Products
- Standard HPL Products
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IVD and Research Products
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Monocent Inc. is a U.S-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of innovative IVD and Research products with a comprehensive array of superior offerings.
Diagnostic Test Systems
Extensive Test System portfolio includes ELISA assays, Rapid tests, chemiluminescence assays, Serology tests, IFA test systems, Veterinary tests and instrumentation available to laboratories, Hospitals, Research Institutes and distributors worldwide.
Instruments
Monocent provides all necessary instruments to run any IVD test kit.
Automation
Monocent Analyzer is an innovative open system with intuitive and user friendly software that can streamline your workflow with easy loading, and fully automated processing. It can read and report results for virtually any CLIA or ELISA assays.
Lectins and Lectin Conjugates
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- Affinity Chromatography Media
- Avidin/Streptavidin Biotin Products
- Carbohydrates and Derivatives
- Extracellular Matrix Products
- Glycobiology Research Kits
- Glycolipids
- Glycoprotein Analysis Kits
- Glycoproteins
- Glycosidases
- Immunogold Reagents
- Monoclonal Screening and Isotyping Kits
- Oligosaccharides and Derivatives
- Other Enzymes
- Primary Antibodies
- Primary Antibody Conjugates
- Proteases
- Protein A Products
- Protein G Products
- Secondary Antibodies
- Secondary Antibody Conjugates
- Submarine Electrophoresis Systems
- Sugars and Sugar Derivatives
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EY Laboratories was the first company to manufacture lectins and lectin conjugates for basic research and today remains the world's largest supplier of labelled lectin conjugates. We offer EY's complete range of pure and conjugated lectins.
Please contact our Customer Service team for a detailed product list.Microbiological Media
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Microbiological Quality Control Organisms
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Selectrol® Micro-organisms
Selectrol® is a fully traceable and cost effective range of first generation micro-organisms which have predictable biochemical reactions, making it ideal for a variety of quality control and testing applications.
- Quality control of culture media, staining reactions, biochemical profiling.
- Determination of antibiotic concentrations in blood, serum or CSF samples.
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing controls, whether by disc diffusion or serial dilution.
Selectrol® is a first generation derivative of original stock cultures obtained exclusively from the National Collection of Type Cultures (NCTC®) or National Collection of Pathogenic Fungi (NCPF®). Where appropriate other international strain designations, such as the ATCC®, are listed for reference purposes only.
Selectrol® strains are presented as water-soluble freeze-dried discs with most strains being available in packs of 10 or 25 discs. Selectrol® is versatile, and can be inoculated directly onto solid media or dissolved in an appropriate broth.
Certificates of Analysis are available to download from our website: www.tcsbiosciences.co.uk.
To ensure you have the most recent Selectrol® listing, please contact our Customer Service team.
Selectrol® discs are manufactured under license from UK Health Security Agency.
NCTC® and NCPF® are trademarks of UK Health Security Agency.
ATCC® strains are listed for reference only.
ATCC® is a registered trademark of the American Type Culture Collection.PliNOSa® K-1600 Assay Kit
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The PliNOSa® K-1600 Assay Kit is a novel in vitro diagnostic immunoassay for the early identification of sepsis.
The PliNOSa® test detects inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) on microvesicles in plasma, an innovation in sepsis disease pathology.
The PliNOSa® test can help physicians make better and more informed choices for improved patient management.
iNOS has specifically been implicated in sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. The PliNOSa® K-1600 assay kit provides accurate measurement of circulating iNOS concentrations in plasma samples via a chemiluminescent sandwich EIA. Each kit is for 96 tests.
Proteins (Caf1-Fibronectin) and (Caf1-Vitronectin)
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Introductory Pricing - see products
Also available in larger pack sizes, please contact us for details.
MarraBio's proprietary engineered Caf1 proteins provide an easy to use, ultra stable, scalable and xeno-free alternative to the extracellular matrix proteins and growth factors used in mammalian cell culture.
- Easy to handle
- Simple protocol
- Characterised and defined
- Free from animal material
- Multiple bioactive modules
- Scalable production
Serum and Plasma